Amy K. Nelson » Aug 10, 2009
David Ortiz and Josh Hamilton addressed their issues Saturday, but only Hamilton gave the proper human response. While it's not confirmed, informed speculation suggests the White Sox put in a claim for Alex Rios. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Missoula Stampede began as a citywide extravaganza Aug 9, 2009
By 1916, they were playing baseball in the mornings Missoula vs. Dixon at Montana Field, Hamilton vs. Northern Pacific at Loyola grounds, Bonner against Missoula at the University of Montana. Several young men tried riding burros, which didn't buck; they just disappeared, the news account said. (Missoulian, MT)
Men in kilts Aug 9, 2009
Judge Kingston of Hamilton cut a figure in his black Utilikilt, with matching socks, shirt and windbreaker, topped off with a new green snap-brim. He bought his kilt last year also, then wore it for Halloween. (Montana Standard, MT)
STATE SENIOR AM: Missoula's Gray brings home title Aug 7, 2009
Roy Hamilton, Havre 98-102-90 290 ... Fred Ferreira, Hamilton 80-84-80 244 ... Dave Hamilton, Havre 92-90-89 271. (Missoulian, MT)
Amateurs complete Montana Cup sweep Aug 6, 2009
Jason Letolah, Hamilton, def. Joe Cielak, Libby, 2. (Missoulian, MT)
USDA crop and weather report for Aug. 3 Aug 5, 2009
Most areas of the state received rainfall last week with Hamilton, Morton, Norton, and Shawnee Counties with reports of over 3 inches. Producers averaged 4. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Amateurs tops at MT Cup Aug 5, 2009
Then, in Chapman play, Johnstone paired with State Am champ Bill Dunn of Missoula for a 2-1 victory over pros Ryan Malby and Jason Letolah of Kalispell and Hamilton, respectively. Kelbi Lee of Billings and Marcus Williams of Missoula were partners in both arounds for the amateurs. (Helena Independent Record)
Montana Snapshots Aug 5, 2009
Fire near Stevensville up to 1,500 acres HAMILTON (AP) Officials say stiff winds have helped spread a wildfire burning in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness near Stevensville The U.S. Forest Service says the Kootenai Creek fire expanded from about 900 acres to more than 1,500 acres Tuesday. The blaze burned upslope toward the ridge between Kootenai and Bass creeks. (Montana Standard, MT)
Jon Johnstone a double-winner Aug 5, 2009
Then, in Chapman play, Johnstone paired with State Am champ Bill Dunn of Missoula for a 2-1 victory over pros Ryan Malby and Jason Letolah of Kalispell and Hamilton ... Professionals' wins Tom Anderson, Laurel/Jashon Letolah, Hamilton, def ... Ryan Malby, Kalispell/Jason Letolah, Hamilton, 2-1. (Montana Standard, MT)
Shelby standout tops Senior golf tourney Aug 5, 2009
Roy Hamilton, Havre 98 ... Fred Ferreira, Hamilton 80 ... Dave Hamilton, Havre 92. (Montana Standard, MT)
Seniors from CVC, Big East play today Aug 4, 2009
Competing from the area in the baseball contest will be Wilton s Drew Freie, Todd Denkman and Erik Grunder, West Liberty s Ian Hamilton and Durant-Bennett s Bryce Guerink ... Colin Brenneman, Mid-Prairie; Trent Tappan, Mid-Prairie; Drew Yoder, Mid-Prairie; Josh Boone, Mid-Prairie; Ian Hamilton, West Liberty; Drew Freie, Wilton; Todd Denkman, Wilton; Erik Grunder, Wilton; Tyler Dean, West Branch; Bryce Guerink, Durant; Jessy Gutwiley, North Cedar; Brett Kim, Iowa City Regina; J.D. Hunter, Iowa... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Anti-vandalism meeting tonight Aug 4, 2009
Steven Hamilton, scientist and high school teacher, makes this program user-friendly. He will supply several of these location devices (but bring your own if you own one) to develop a firsthand experience for all willing to participate. (Montana Standard, MT)
Pesky bear spurs closure of Bitterroot trail Aug 4, 2009
HAMILTON The Big Creek Lake trail and basin were closed Monday because of an increasingly aggressive black bear. The drainage will be off limits to the public for two weeks until Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks determines how to handle the bruin. (Missoulian, MT)
Horse sense, horse show Aug 3, 2009
Ravalli Republic - Bitterroot Valley News: Hamilton, Stevensville, Darby, Victor, Florence ... Marlene Takle of Hamilton decided to take the clinic for her new horse, five-year-old Niffer. (Agri-View, WI)
Federal health care served me well Aug 3, 2009
Pat Tucker, Hamilton. Add your comment now. (Missoulian, MT)
Bitterroot housing market still lagging Aug 3, 2009
HAMILTON Craig Siphers couldn't help but yelp when he read headlines last week that suggested the national housing market was on a rebound. It's like you see a cancer patient who has just been able to crawl out of their room and you look down and say, Jeez, you're looking good,' said Siphers, a longtime Bitterroot Valley Realtor. (Missoulian, MT)
Flathead Lake: Absolute sale - Home up for grabs at no-holds-barred auction Aug 2, 2009
Although Bone's company spearheaded a Hamilton ranch auction that got derailed last summer when the owners pulled out of the process at the last minute, Bone is confident the auction for the Flathead Lake property will go as planned. Mr. Thornton is a wealthy man and he wants this property sold, Bone said. (Missoulian, MT)
Ropin’ the top spots Aug 2, 2009
In the junior barrels, Hamilton s Callie Roberts took first, winning 236 with a time of 18. 05. (Helena Independent Record)
Back-to-back jacks power Rockies Aug 1, 2009
He and Tracy are products of Hamilton, Ohio. Both received keys to the city in pregame ceremonies. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
UM selects Darby woman to head up Bitterroot College Program Aug 1, 2009
Classes will be held at the Carriage House and later at the Ravalli County Economic Development Center, both in Hamilton. Because the program is in its first year, Clark said that she and the committee will be in deliberation mode, ironing out the fine details (such as future course offerings and students needs) instead of worrying about building a permanent campus. (Missoulian, MT)
Ex-sheriff becomes Ravalli County undersheriff Aug 1, 2009
HAMILTON Former Ravalli County Sheriff Perry Johnson has been named as the department's new undersheriff ... He joined the Hamilton police department in 1989 as a patrol officer and later served as a detective. (Missoulian, MT)
RAVALLI COUNTY: Officer fired in ammo case Jul 31, 2009
HAMILTON Ravalli County Sheriff's Sgt. Jeff Fowler has been fired in connection with the recent theft of ammunition from the department ... We've had an agent doing some follow-up in Hamilton, Strandell said. (Missoulian, MT)
Legion Baseball Results Jul 30, 2009
11 a.m. - Bitterroot (Hamilton) Red Sox vs. Billings Cardinals. 2 p.m. - Lethbridge vs. Livingston. (Montana Standard, MT)
Woodside speed change gets support from MDT office Jul 30, 2009
HAMILTON The Montana Department of Transportation's Missoula district office agreed Wednesday to recommend a 45-mph speed limit at the Woodside intersection with U.S. Highway 93. An MDT consultant recently completed a traffic study of the intersection and recommended the speed limit be lowered from 65 mph to 55 mph between the northbound and southbound warning lights on U.S. Highway 93. (Missoulian, MT)
Schweitzer joins boycott of economic development summit Jul 30, 2009
HAMILTON Gov. Brian Schweitzer has decided against attending what was billed as Montana's first regional economic summit on Friday because commissioners from five of seven western Montana counties plan to boycott the event. The summit was touted as the public debut of a regional collaboration among local and state government and private industry in Montana, a project prompted by the recession's hammering of companies, workers and elected bodies from Missoula to Kalispell. (Missoulian, MT)
Ravalli asks for review of deadly intersection Jul 29, 2009
HAMILTON Jennifer Johnson knows she's lucky to be alive. Two weeks ago, she was headed south on U.S. Highway 93 when a teenage boy turned left immediately in front of her car at the Woodside intersection. (Missoulian, MT)
Dan Krautter leads junior golfers Jul 28, 2009
3, Kyle Lubke, Hamilton, 6,050. 4, Connor Ori, Butte, 5,650. (Montana Standard, MT)
Forest gets $3.35 million in stimulus Jul 28, 2009
Ravalli Republic - Bitterroot Valley News: Hamilton, Stevensville, Darby, Victor, Florence. Tuesday, July 28 2009 Find it. (Agri-View, WI)
Paul Richard Forti Jul 28, 2009
Loving father of Paul J. and his wife Jean; Kathleen Hamilton and her husband William; Eileen Hardy; Carol Allan and her husband Richard; Christine Moore and her husband Spencer; and Frank and his wife Donna. Beloved Papa of 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Erickson places 9th at National HS Rodeo finals Jul 27, 2009
Other top Montana placers included Cadee Tew of Harlowton, fourth in breakaway roping; Clay Gruel of Great Falls and Browning s Robert Wagner, fifth and sixth, respectively, in the saddle bronc; Danielle Staudenmeyer of Dillon, ninth in the goat tying; and Hamilton s Allison Darrow, 11th in the girls cutting. Jason Schaffer of Broadus took ninth in the all-around competition. (Helena Independent Record)
Women's State Amateur Steele outduels Stepanek in playoff Jul 27, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Shodair women: White comes out lightning hot, beats Red 2-1 following weather delay Jul 26, 2009
Laurel's Lexie Day just missed a cross through the center of the goalie's box by Red teammate Michelle Jones of Hamilton. Day lay down in the box as White quickly turned the ball around. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
On the streets: How to deal with downtown panhandling sparks debate (80) Jul 26, 2009
In that respect, the Hamilton native probably has something in common with at least a few other Missoulians. Complaints about aggressive panhandling downtown have been rising the last couple years, and a broad array of professionals have been putting together solutions. (Missoulian, MT)
WOMEN'S STATE AMATEUR: Nerves of Steele: Steele outduels Stepanek in playoff Jul 26, 2009
Sable Hamilton, Colstrip 81-84-91 256. Second Flight. (Missoulian, MT)
Shodair Classic set for kickoff Jul 25, 2009
Colin Snodgrass, Hellgate; Ben Corwin, Hellgate; Nate Bell, Sentinel; Justin Mikkola, Sentinel; Sam Lentz, Sentinel; Haley Klarich, Helena; Chase Farrell, Helena, Jake Staley, Helena; Jackson Wilkins, Capital; Kellen Martin, Capital; Tommy Clinch, Capital; Cameron Clevidence, Flathead; Jerrod Merrill, Flathead; Kyle Dixon, Flathead; Jake Danczyk, Whitefish; Marc Hotzfield, Whitefish; Patrick Jones, Whitefish; Evan May, Libby; Dustin Morningstar, Libby; Kyle Berke, Libby; Keio Salmonson, Polson;... (Montana Standard, MT)
Fight to the finish: Stepanek clings to one-shot lead over Orchard with 18 to play Jul 25, 2009
Sable Hamilton, Colstrip 81-84 165. Lindsay Erickson, Helena 81-84 165. (Missoulian, MT)
WOMEN'S STATE AM: Dueling Grizzlies: Steele, Stepanek in chase for Women's State Am title Jul 24, 2009
Sable Hamilton, Colstrip 81. Lindsay Erickson, Helena 81. (Missoulian, MT)
Minimum wage goes up today Jul 24, 2009
Robin Hamilton, a former Missoula legislator and a co-owner of The Shack restaurant, is all for the increase. In terms of people working, minimum wage is an important step in getting a lit bit closer to a living wage, which is particularly important in a city like Missoula, Hamilton said. (Missoulian, MT)
• Events calendar Jul 24, 2009
"Creativity in Confinement: The Arts and Handicrafts of Japanese-American Internees," presented by Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gooding Public Library, 306 Fifth Ave. W. A program about the variety of works of art created by residents of relocation camps during World War II. Information: Jennifer Hamilton at 933-4100, ext. 4127. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Athletes gear up for Shodair Classic Jul 23, 2009
Players Jake Michelson, Great Falls High, forward; Jordan Neiffer, Great Falls High, forward/outside midfielder; Derek Tice, Great Falls High, midfielder; Kyle Copelan, Great Falls C.M. Russell, defense; Dustin Gillaspie, Great Falls C.M. Russell, goalkeeper; Ben King, Billings West, goalkeeper; Jack Pueringer, Billings West, midfielder/forward; Ty Schmechel, Billings West, left and center back; Levi Deeny, Billings Senior, defense/sweeper center back; Artem Shchepetkin, Bozeman,... (Montana Standard, MT)
Hamilton's Markette scores high at NHSRF Jul 23, 2009
Missoulian: Hamilton's Markette scores high at NHSRF ... Hamilton's Markette scores high at NHSRFBy the Missoulian ... FARMINGTON, N.M. Jeff Markette of Hamilton turned in a top-10 score in boys' cutting during the Wednesday morning performance, then took fifth in the evening performance at the National High School Rodeo Finals at the McGee Park Fairgrounds. (Missoulian, MT)
WOMEN'S STATE AM: Missoula hosts smaller tourney Jul 23, 2009
8:50 a.m. Sue Bryant Bozeman; Susan Court, Helena; Fay Ferraro, Bozeman; Karen Jacobsen, Whitefish; Julie Andrews Jones, Hamilton; Gerry Jovanovich, Fort Benton; Susan Matson, Laurel; Mikki Rydell, Great Falls ... 1:30 p.m. Karli Aurich, Kalispell; Julie Campbel, Bozeman; Kelsie Crippen, Missoula; Julia DiGiallonardo, Polson; Lindsay Erickson, Helena; Lisa Forsberg, Billings; Sable Hamilton, Colstrip; Marcia Reimers, Missoula. (Missoulian, MT)
Peter Chianca: And baby makes two Jul 23, 2009
Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle, 72 Cherry Hill Drive, Beverly, MA 01915. . (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Rys-Sikora 4th in pole bending at NHSFR Jul 22, 2009
In girls' cutting, Allison Darrow of Hamilton took fifth with a score of 212. Action continued Tuesday evening, and the first go-round concludes with Wednesday's morning performance. (Missoulian, MT)
Woman killed in crash near Hamilton ID'd Jul 22, 2009
Authorities have released the name of a 19-year-old woman who was killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident near Hamilton. The Montana Highway Patrol says Sara Huus of Hamilton was driving west on Skalkaho Highway early Thursday morning when her car veered off the road. (Montana Standard, MT)
Stimulus money funds helicopter logging operation Jul 21, 2009
HAMILTON Federal stimulus dollars will pay for a helicopter logging operation in the Middle East Fork of the Bitterroot drainage that had stalled because of the sagging economy. It couldn't have come at a better time for Montana's only helicopter logging company. (Missoulian, MT)
LEGION ROUNDUP: Red Sox power way past Class A Mavs Jul 20, 2009
HAMILTON The Bitterroot Red Sox used the long ball Sunday to close out their regular season in style by beating the Class A Missoula Mavericks in a pair of American Legion conference games in five innings due to the 10-run margin rule. The Sox collected 14 hits and hit six home runs in beating the Mavs 12-2 in the opener before going deep twice in an 11-1 victory in the second contest. (Missoulian, MT)
Open lands program preserves family’s dream ranch Jul 19, 2009
HAMILTON Bud Grover knew about hard work and its rewards ... And then one day back in the early 1960s Joe and his mother, Hazel Grover, decided to take a look at a place a real estate agent said wasn t worth seeing just outside of Hamilton ... A 144-acre easement on the Bell family place south of Hamilton protected waterways on Skalkaho and Sleeping Child creeks. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Photography studio, gallery opens Uptown Jul 19, 2009
A new photography studio has opened on Hamilton Street in the historic Casey Building ... The new studio is located at 119 Hamilton, at the corner of Granite and Hamilton streets. (Montana Standard, MT)
SHELF LIFE - Can’t find a book? Try Partner Libraries Jul 19, 2009
So if you happen to be out and about, you can enjoy library services in any of these locations: the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton, Drummond School. Community Library, Flathead County Libraries, Glendive Public Library, Hearst Free Library in Anaconda, Lincoln County Libraries, Miles City Public Library, Miles Community College Library, Mineral County Public Library, North Valley Public Library in Stevensville and Polson City Library. (Missoulian, MT)
West team sets sights on Shrine win Jul 18, 2009
Those four positions will be key to our defense," Ekegren said.The inside linebackers include Hamilton co-captain Brady Anderson (5-10, 205), Ben Dechart (6-0, 195, Eureka) and Dillon's Tanner Strozzi (5-11, 170)."Anderson has good football savvy and a feel for the game," Ekegren said.Cornerbacks for the West are Craig Bagnell (6-0, 180, Polson) and Taylor Graham (6-2, 181, Glacier), players Ekegren called "seasoned and crafty. "Ekegren's crew, the defensive line, is led by Missoula Big Sky... (Montana Standard, MT)
Wranglers, Mavs split Jul 18, 2009
Luke Bewley singled twice, drove in in three and scored four times and Nathan Jewett added three RBIs for the Mavs, who complete the regular season with a doubleheader in Hamilton against the Bitterroot Red Sox on Sunday. Tres Cunningham (6-2) went the distance on the mound for the Mavericks. (Montana Standard, MT)
Goldpanners make stop in Belgrade Jul 17, 2009
Other players on the team include Garrett Schultz of Belgrade, Matt Comer of Bozeman, Gabe Weidenaar of Bozeman, Derek Allen of Whitehall, Zach Griffith and Zach Semenza of Great Falls, Matt Hamlin of Hamilton, Brenden Brown and Taylor King of Missoula, and Phil Perez of Stevensville. Before the game, the Goldpanners will hold a clinic featuring longtime coach Jim Dietz, who has won 485 games with the team. (Montana Standard, MT)
West team selects captains Jul 17, 2009
Defensive captains are Missoula Big Sky defensive end Ryan Parrish and Hamilton inside linebacker Brady Anderson. "They picked a lineman and a back from both sides of the ball," said West head coach Gary Ekegren. (Montana Standard, MT)
Local / State Snapshots Jul 16, 2009
All Tourney Jada Endicott, Ashley Torgerson, Jolene Sestrich); 2, Valley Towing, Hamilton (Michelle Widder, Tara Anderson, Trish Harrison); 3, Pounders, Wash. (Brenda Burright, Yolie Gonzalez); 4, JFK Desparados, Missoula (Lauren Lofts, Katie Hobbeck). (Montana Standard, MT)
Odds shift for hunting permits Jul 16, 2009
Antlerless mule deer permits were reduced in HD 204 northeast of Stevensville, HD 261-01 west of Hamilton and HD 270. Special license permit results will be announced Monday. (Missoulian, MT)
Report: Housing market unffordable Jul 16, 2009
A study by the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research found that the Missoula, Kalispell, Bozeman and Hamilton housing markets don't meet affordability standards based on median incomes and the cost of homes. Though housing prices in Montana have actually declined in recent months, the report states, affordability is based on a person's ability to pay and income levels aren't getting any higher. (Missoulian, MT)
Debbie Diane Curey Jul 16, 2009
brother, Al Breneman of Darby; aunt, Barbara Hamilton of Helena; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, close family friends and her beloved dog, Baby. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, Archie Breneman; and mother, Norma Jean (Breneman) Jemmett. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Bitterroot Valley: FWP trims antlerless elk permits Jul 15, 2009
HAMILTON The opportunity for hunters to harvest antlerless elk this year in the Bitterroot has dropped dramatically. The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission accepted an emergency request to slash elk antlerless permits and quotas for the upcoming hunting season, following the recommendation of a Bitterroot Valley biologist and two local organizations. (Missoulian, MT)
Even Odds: Crossing paths on the grid Jul 15, 2009
Helena High center Toby Erickson and Hamilton linebacker Brady Anderson will both wrestle in college Erickson at Boise State and Anderson at the University of Mary. Assistant coach Brett Carver said the pair were exchanging notes on the finer points of wrestling. (Montana Standard, MT)
Camp takes Bitterroot kids on tour of skateparks Jul 14, 2009
B.E.A.R., based in Hamilton, offers year-round activities for pre-teens and teens through its Bitterroot Venture program. The opportunities range from backpacking to photography and all involve environmental education and establishing relationships with mentors. (Missoulian, MT)
Dink makes 'em think on and off the field Jul 14, 2009
With his English accent, shock of blond-and-gray hair, lanky 6-foot, 4-inch frame, and a tan that would make George Hamilton envious, Dinkenor, the girls soccer coach at Leesville Road High School, is hard to miss on the sideline. But he's not a one-kick pony. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Man sentenced for bludgeoning woman with hammer Jul 14, 2009
A 24-year-old Hamilton man accused of bludgeoning an employee of an escort service with the claw of a hammer was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison with 10 years suspended. Thomas W. Allen appeared before District Judge Dusty Deschamps for the Nov. 7 attack on 37-year-old Stormie Cooke, who said she arranged a date with Allen at a Missoula motel room for $200. (Montana Standard, MT)
Man receives 20-year sentence in Hamilton hammer attack Jul 14, 2009
The Hamilton man who bludgeoned a woman with a hammer last November after arranging a date through her escort service was sentenced Monday to 20 years in the Montana State Prison, with 10 years suspended. Thomas Wesley Allen, 24, sobbed as he faced the victim and her family during an afternoon hearing in 4th Judicial District Court. (Missoulian, MT)
WESTERN MONTANA LIVES - Missoula less musical without George Goodrich Jul 14, 2009
Gillett was teaching at Hamilton High School when George Goodrich called. Wouldn t it be neat, George suggested to Gillett, if I came down and did a couple of tunes with your band. (Missoulian, MT)