OSU graduates one of its largest classes Aug 21, 2009
Aloha: Christopher T. Alexander, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics; Steven P. Bifano, Bachelor of Science, Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Tourism; Brian T. Blevins, Bachelor of Science, Exercise and Sport Science; Mary E. Calcagno, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, Animal Sciences; Danielle K. Carpenter, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Pre-Communication; Andrea B. Cruse, Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies; Shiane N. Escobedo, Bachelor of Science, Biology; Anna M. Gallo, Bachelor of Arts, Magna... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Bulldogs Loaded With Depth, Begin New Era Sunday Aug 19, 2009
Freshmen Stevie Hamilton and Megan Scanlon are two newcomers that will have opportunities to earn minutes playing on the back line in their first collegiate season. The line in front of the keepers returns a couple of veterans that have helped the Zags post a combined 16 shutouts the past two seasons with either or in goal. (Gozags.com)
Rangers hold off Twins to extend AL wild-card lead Aug 18, 2009
"It's a good feeling," said Josh Hamilton, who had two hits and scored twice for the Rangers. "We're loose, joking around and doing what we're capable of doing.". (Montana Standard, MT)
Football results worldwide Aug 17, 2009
Scottish Premier League: Aberdeen 1 Celtic 3, Hibernian 2 St Mirren 1, Kilmarnock 3 Hamilton Academical 0, Rangers 4 Falkirk 1, St Johnstone 2 Motherwell 2. Scottish Div 1: Airdrie 1 Queen of the South 1, Inverness CT 0 Ayr 0, Morton 0 Dunfermline 2, Partick 0 Ross County 0, Raith Rovers 2 Dundee 2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
TGIF Snapshots Aug 14, 2009
Fundraiser, cast party Saturday A fundraiser and cast party for the Big Sky Repertory Theater runs from 8:30 to midnight on Saturday at Julian's Piano Bar, 113 N. Hamilton St.. Music by the Platinum Street Quartet, Dave Coleman and George Groesbeck is planned, with special appearance by David Fattah, Andree O'Shea, Melissa McGregor and several Big Sky Rep singers. (Montana Standard, MT)
What's happenin' Aug 14, 2009
Science teacher Steven Hamilton is the featured speaker. Details, call the park at 287-3541. (Montana Standard, MT)
Crop damage estimated in millions after hail storm Aug 13, 2009
The hail hit along U.S. Highway 20 in Webster, Calhoun, Hamilton, Hardin and Grundy counties. Officials estimate damage just in Hardin County could be around 30 million, where the hail tore a swath of damage about 25 miles long and five miles wide. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Hamilton woman dies in crash near Drummond (56) Aug 13, 2009
Hamilton woman dies in crash near Drummond ... (AP) The Montana Highway Patrol says a 32-year-old Hamilton woman has died after a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 90 near Drummond. (Montana Standard, MT)
Montanans want health care reform Aug 12, 2009
At every stop in our tour, from Conrad to Big Sandy, Malta, Miles City and back through Billings, Bozeman, Dillon, Missoula, Hamilton and Libby (to name just a few), we were met by crowds of people of every political stripe who wanted reform. Sure, some people are nervous about the reform effort. (Missoulian, MT)
NextGen 911 shows versatility Aug 12, 2009
The three participating laboratories are housed at Booz Allen Hamilton, Texas A&M University and Columbia University. The five answering points are: City of Rochester Emergency Communications Department, Rochester, N.Y.; King County E-911 System, Seattle, Wash. (FCW.com)
Get ready to run Aug 11, 2009
Participating locations include: Bigfork, Billings, Ennis, Forsyth, Great Falls, Hamilton, Havre, Helena, Lakeside, Lolo, Malta, Missoula, and Ronan. More information about Miracle Treat Day and locations of participating restaurants can be found online at. (Helena Independent Record)
Junior Golf Championship set to tee off Aug 11, 2009
Tom Raymond, Butte, 8,500; Ty Lacey, Butte, 7,050; Kyle Lubke, Hamilton, 6,650; Connor Ori, Butte, 6,650; Cole Noctor, Butte, 5,400; Geoff Dierenfeldt, Anaconda, 5,200; Harley Davidson, Butte, 4,800; Zach Bunney, Butte, 4,800; Marcus Yerkich, Butte, 3,700; David Starcevich, Butte, 3,500; Dillon Womack, Dillon, 3,500; Tanner Tragidga, Butte, 3,300; Brady Billteen, Butte, 3,100; Jeff Preston, Butte 3,000; Tyler Myers, Butte, 2,100; Tucker Reilly, Butte, 1,800; Cody Seccomb, Butte, 1,700; Mitch... (Montana Standard, MT)
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)
Anaconda's Hill to be Lady Griz Aug 10, 2009
6 points per game at divisionals in Hamilton and at the State A tournament in Butte. Hill and the Anaconda Copperheads will be gunning for a third straight state title this season. (Missoulian, MT)
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)
Shelby standout tops Senior golf tourney Aug 5, 2009
Roy Hamilton, Havre 98 ... Fred Ferreira, Hamilton 80 ... Dave Hamilton, Havre 92. (Montana Standard, MT)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Peter Chianca: And baby makes two Jul 23, 2009
Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle, 72 Cherry Hill Drive, Beverly, MA 01915. . (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)