Guantanamo revisited: Life across the wire Jun 21, 2009
Her marriage in shambles, Miller brought her two children home to Hamilton. She moved in with her parents and did the best she could. (Missoulian, MT)
Can Hamilton comic Bo Burnham break out and grow up at the same time? Jun 21, 2009
Can Hamilton comic Bo Burnham break out and grow up at the same time ... Hamilton comic Bo Burnham, still only 18, is revisiting his high school days in his biggest career test yet ... And for him to sit there in Nick s Famous Roast Beef in North Beverly and say that his material is bad, well, that s just rude, and the Burnhams in the nice house in Hamilton are not disrespectful people. (Boston Globe)
Flathead, Ravalli confirm H1N1 flu Jun 20, 2009
HAMILTON Ravalli County has its first confirmed case of swine flu. And on Friday afternoon, the Flathead County Health Department said a 6-year-old child is ill with that county's first confirmed case of the virus. (Missoulian, MT)
Is Iran Heading Toward A Military Coup? Jun 19, 2009
Now if we go back to the American system based upon Alexander Hamilton, we would have a far different economic system, one based on 'development' and 'creativity' of the human being. a soveregin-credit-system that says only Congress can 'utter' credit and under the leadership of a President duly elected would use that credit to build the nation and its economy for all human beings. (CBS News)
Plea pact in assault rejected - Missoula woman was beaten with hammer Jun 17, 2009
A Missoula judge rejected a plea agreement Tuesday in the assault case of Thomas Wesley Allen, a Hamilton man who admitted beating a woman with a hammer after arranging a date through her escort service. Fourth Judicial District Judge Robert L. Dusty Deschamps III said at a scheduled sentencing hearing that he intended to impose a harsher punishment than what was recommended in the plea deal, which called for 15 years in the Montana State Prison, with 11 years suspended. (Missoulian, MT)
FWP may lower number of elk permits in Bitterroot, Lower Clark Fork basin Jun 17, 2009
FWP's board meets in Hamilton on June 25 to review the statistics and decide how to respond. Thompson said a likely plan would reduce the number of cow elk permits awarded from the June 1 license drawings. (Missoulian, MT)
Plea agreement rejected in hammer assault case Jun 17, 2009
- A district judge rejected a plea agreement Tuesday for a Hamilton man accused of bludgeoning an employee of an escort service with the claw of a hammer. As part of the deal, 24-year-old Thomas W. Allen pleaded guilty in April to a reduced charge of felony assault with a weapon. (Montana Standard, MT)
Animals in need - Shelters overrun with hopeful, future family members Jun 17, 2009
The Bitter Root Humane Association, located in Hamilton, has seen similar trends. We're higher on the number of dogs and adult cats than last year, said lead animal caretaker Charlotte Springer. (Missoulian, MT)
Advantage Butte hunting for more tournaments Jun 17, 2009
Butte Central would then play Havre, Browning, Lewistown, Livingston and Belgrade in the Central A softball conference, moving from a league that now lists Butte Central, Anaconda, Hamilton, Corvallis, Stevensville, Frenchtown and Ronan as members. The plan would also send Ronan to the Northwestern A, and create a Southwestern A with the teams that had been the Maroons' league opponents through this year. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ravalli County residents want bailout answers from Baucus, Tester Jun 16, 2009
McKoy, organizer of the Tea Party II protest in Hamilton on May 1, delivered the signatures of hundreds of Ravalli County residents angry and frustrated at government bailouts, stimulus spending and other programs they say are threatening to create authoritarian socialism in the U.S. ... Most of the signatures the group delivered were gathered at the May 1 protest in downtown Hamilton, in which hundreds of residents protested what they see as rampant fiscal abuse by the Obama administration ...... (Missoulian, MT)
Biologists: Bitterroot elk populations on decline Jun 16, 2009
HAMILTON The Bitterroot's elk herd is ailing. The ratio between cows and calves in some hunting districts is as low as biologists have ever seen. (Missoulian, MT)
Rehab in Hamilton - Center opens at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Jun 16, 2009
HAMILTON - Abby Jessop and her mom had a thing or two to tell the crowd gathered Friday afternoon for grand opening of the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center ... The 12,500-square-foot Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center in Hamilton includes. (Missoulian, MT)
Filling a void - Drugstore caters to customers outside Missoula Jun 16, 2009
Fifteen pharmacies exist between Missoula and Hamilton. West of Missoula, past Reserve Street, there s not another pharmacy until Superior. (Missoulian, MT)
Police Beat: June 16, 2009 Jun 16, 2009
and Tara Dr. Stephen A. Hamilton, 52, Big Lake, stopped on a complaint from the public. Charge: Felony DUI. Bail: 5,000. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Judge rejects sale of Coyotes, move to Canada Jun 16, 2009
A bankruptcy judge has rejected the proposed sale of the franchise to Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie, who would have moved the team to Hamilton, Ontario ... "We still think there is enough time for the NHL to approve Mr. Balsillie's application and move the team to Hamilton by September." ... 5 million, contingent on the franchise moving to Hamilton, Ontario. (Montana Standard, MT)
Chapter owners turning the page - Couple traveling to Peru for tour with Peace Corps Jun 6, 2009
HAMILTON - As one chapter ends, another begins. For literature lovers Jean Matthews and Russ Lawrence, the longtime owners of Chapter One Book Store in Hamilton, the newest chapter of their lives will soon unfold in Peru. (Missoulian, MT)
Orizottis earn All-State softball honors Jun 5, 2009
Right Field Kaylie Strandberg, jr, Hamilton ... Center Field Samantha Wood, sr, Hamilton ... Utility Cierra Smith, sr, Hamilton; Maddie Jones, soph, Stevensville. (Montana Standard, MT)
Wait a sec, Chrysler: Dealerships deserve more time to sell off their inventory - Friday, June 5, 2009 Jun 5, 2009
None of these dealerships which include Bell McCall in Hamilton, and Rimrock Chrysler Jeep and Underriner Motors in Billings can reasonably be expected to close out their entire Chrysler inventories in less than a month's time, and with no warranties to back the sales. At least here, we sold the cars with the idea that we would take care of them for the customers, said Neil Miller, president of Bell McCall. (Missoulian, MT)
Ravalli to look at rail service Jun 5, 2009
HAMILTON The Ravalli County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to look more closely at passenger rail service between Missoula and Darby. Rick O'Brien, executive director of the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce, proposed the idea of forming a committee to gain support and possibly startup funding. (Missoulian, MT)
Art Walk tonight Jun 5, 2009
CTEC, 27 W. Park St.: Susan Mattson and friends, ceramics; Katrina Hamilton , block prints ... Julian's Piano Bar, 113 Hamilton St.: Ray Campeau, painting; Brandon Olds, drawing; Dave Coleman, music. (Montana Standard, MT)
Economist details health care system's waste Jun 4, 2009
The other day, in a beige cubicle at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, a scientist named Kamau Hamilton tapped some numbers into a computer. Advertisers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wrap it up: Area teams cap successful seasons with hardware Jun 4, 2009
Hamilton (60) and Polson (58) finished second and third to the Belgrade girls (83). Corvallis senior Dalton Sybrant, who earlier this spring had one of the farthest discus throws (185 feet, 10 inches) ever recorded by a Montana high schooler, swept the discus and shot to lead his team to victory. (Missoulian, MT)
Hamilton: History of abuse lands man in prison Jun 4, 2009
HAMILTON Ronald G. Moore is 33 years old ... According to court records, the Hamilton man drank too much and became upset over an issue with his girlfriend's adult daughter that night ... Hamilton police found the man an hour later in a stranger's front yard. (Missoulian, MT)
PREP NOTEBOOK: Hamilton girls' track team ends 20-year drought Jun 4, 2009
Missoulian: PREP NOTEBOOK: Hamilton girls' track team ends 20-year drought ... PREP NOTEBOOK: Hamilton girls' track team ends 20-year droughtBy FRITZ NEIGHBOR of the Missoulian ... Ask the Hamilton Broncs, who took nine girls to Butte and came home with their first trophy since finishing third in 1989. (Missoulian, MT)
Peter Chianca: Psst What does a yellow light mean? Jun 3, 2009
- Hamilton, MA - Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle ... Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle, 72 Cherry Hill Drive, Beverly, MA 01915. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
National Guard on realistic exercises in Bitterroot Jun 3, 2009
HAMILTON As fighting in Afghanistan intensifies, a Montana Army National Guard medevac unit picked an appropriate site to land Tuesday in the Bitterroot Valley in the middle of a shooting gallery ... The helicopters landed beside the Ravalli County Airport amid a dirt-churning rotor wash at the shotgun range of the Hamilton Trap Club, which is closed for the week as part of the valley's public-private support of the Guardsmen ... After arriving out Hamilton, the Guardsmen unloaded their medical... (Missoulian, MT)
Public Record for Monday, June 1, 2009 (1569) Jun 2, 2009
HAMILTON - Donald E. Habel, 78, of Hamilton, died Sunday, May 31, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula ... DARBY - Dee V. Sargent, 78, of Darby, died Sunday, May 31, at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton. (Missoulian, MT)
Corvallis, Belgrade take titles (76) May 31, 2009
They were followed by Hamilton with 60 and Polson with 58 points ... 5; 7, Libby, 22; 8, Dillon, 21; 9, Lewistown, 13; 10, Belgrade, 12; 11, Billings Central, 12; 11, Hamilton, 12; 11, Ronan, 11; 11, Stevensville, 12; 15, Bigfork 11; 16, Glendive, 10 ... 6, Jake Jessop, Hamilton, 4:43. (Montana Standard, MT)
Jobs scarce, but stimulus to boost worker retraining May 31, 2009
HAMILTON As the nation's recession continues, Ravalli County got some good news and bad news in May ... The Bitterroot Job Service Workforce Center in Hamilton is getting 90,000 in federal stimulus dollars, nearly doubling its annual budget for employment and training programs. (Missoulian, MT)
Fire forecast calls for more activity May 30, 2009
HAMILTON The coming wildland fire season will be slightly more active than normal in western Montana, authorities predicted this week. The National Weather Service reached that conclusion after forecasting a dry, warm summer and examining a century's worth of data on past fire seasons, snowpack depth and duration, precipitation and air temperatures. (Missoulian, MT)
Groups challenge lynx decision May 28, 2009
"For the lynx to survive in a changing climate, the Fish and Wildlife Service must provide appropriate habitat and create wildlife corridors that will allow for migration as temperatures rise," Bruce Hamilton of the Sierra Club said in a statement. Lynx prey on snowshoe hares, depend on snowy areas and are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, the suit says. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Spikes top Muckers in slugfest May 28, 2009
The Muckers (3-5 3-1) are scheduled for a pair of games against the Bitterroot Red Sox Sunday at 1 p.m. in Hamilton, then are home again next Wednesday when they host the Anaconda A's in a conference twin bill. Bozeman 021 104 520 15 13 9. (Montana Standard, MT)
State track bests May 28, 2009
Trotter, Hamilton 58 ... Trotter, Hamilton 2:20. (Missoulian, MT)
Red Sox, Mariners split doubleheader May 25, 2009
HAMILTON Austin Allen tossed a three-hitter to carry the Bitterroot Red Sox to a 6-2 win over the Mission Valley Mariners and a split of their Class A Legion baseball doubleheader Sunday afternoon. Mission Valley won the opener 10-9. (Missoulian, MT)
Athletes have record-setting day (54) May 24, 2009
The Corvallis boys easily outdistanced second place Frenchtown, 198-98, but the team battle in the boys' division was between Hamilton and Dillon, who wound up tied for third with 74 each ... In the girls' team race, Hamilton came out on top with 146 , while Frenchtown was second with 133 ... Team results 1, Hamilton, 146. (Montana Standard, MT)
Dillon duo claims 4th at state tourney May 23, 2009
Billings Central 31, Havre 26, Whitefish 21, Fergus 15, Columbia Falls 13, Corvallis 13, Bigfork 9, Park 4, Dawson 3, Hamilton 3, Stevensville 1, Libby 0 ... Havre 29, Billings Central 27, Libby 19, Dillon 15, Corvallis 10, Hamilton 9, Polson 7, Fergus 7, Park 5, Custer 5, Dawson 3, Whitefish 2, Stevensville 1, Anaconda 0, Bigfork 0 ... Mary Conwell, Hamilton, 7-5, 6-0; Jackie Mee, Libby, def. (Montana Standard, MT)
Daly Mansion features new exhibit May 23, 2009
Take a drive to Hamilton, where, for a mere 8, you can step into a life of fabulous wealth ... It's a pretty special place with so much history surrounding it not just of Hamilton, but of the entire state during that era ... The Daly Mansion is located at 251 Eastside Highway in Hamilton. (Missoulian, MT)
Records fall in Southwest A May 23, 2009
Hamilton's boys and the Corvallis girls took significant leads in the team scores ... Hamilton's Misha Trotter beat the old mile record by three seconds and then incredibly rebounded to claim victory in the 400 ... Hamilton, Frenchtown and Anaconda were the only teams to finish. (Montana Standard, MT)
Stepdad in trouble for taking teens on wild ride May 22, 2009
HAMILTON A Missoula man charged with endangering the lives of two teenagers during a wild drunken ride down a mountainside last fall was sentenced in Ravalli County on Thursday. Lee Adam Busby, 36, pleaded guilty to felony criminal endangerment and misdemeanor second offense driving under the influence in an earlier hearing before Ravalli County District Judge James Haynes. (Missoulian, MT)
Dillon duo wins at State A May 22, 2009
Kelsey Jura, Hamilton, forfeit; Jane Probst, Polson, def ... Abby Knab, Lewistown, 6-3, 6-4; Mary Conwell, Hamilton, def ... Jane Probst, Polson, 6-1, 6-4; Mary Conwell, Hamilton, def. (Montana Standard, MT)
Rapid response - Institute brings together variety of river users for whitewater training May 22, 2009
The recent drowning of Hamilton fishing guide Dick Galli in the Bitterroot River was a personal tragedy for many in the room. But the enduring attraction of rapids and lunker holes ensured the need for better boaters. (Missoulian, MT)
Health care reform subject of meetings across Montana May 22, 2009
- Hamilton: 2 p.m., Marcus Daly Hospital. - Libby: 2 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Hospital. (Missoulian, MT)
With spring runoff, best bet for fishing is Helena lakes May 22, 2009
The same is true for shore fisherman on Lake Como, south of Hamilton. Another good bet for trout anglers should be Browns Lake. (Missoulian, MT)
Outdoors Briefs May 22, 2009
Passes are available at U.S. Forest Service offices; Mr. T s Food and People s Market in Darby; and Riverside Conoco, Gas N Grub, Lone Pine Conoco, Anglers Roost and Bob Ward in Hamilton. Day passes can also be purchased on site at self-service fee stations. (Missoulian, MT)
Patrollers to line I-90 this weekend May 22, 2009
Increasing patrols during holiday weekends is standard procedure, though in the past there hasn't been this type of joint effort among all three states, said Montana Highway Patrol Capt. Tom Hamilton ... Eighty percent of highway fatalities occur between May and September, which in Montana amounts to about 180 deaths, Hamilton said. (Missoulian, MT)
Darby couple sues Remington May 22, 2009
Ravalli Republic - Bitterroot Valley News: Hamilton, Stevensville, Darby, Victor, Florence. Friday, May 22 2009 Find it. (Agri-View, WI)
PREP NOTEBOOK: Playoffs loom for Missoula's AA softball squads May 21, 2009
The Hamilton girls' soccer team was honored for a second straight year for academics by Adidas and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, coach Greg Shifflett said. The Broncs, who made the State A semifinals in 2008, won the National Team Academic Award based on the team's 3. (Missoulian, MT)
MAPS teaches students pro media skills May 21, 2009
HAMILTON With summer approaching and kids everywhere suffering spring-itis, returning high school students are beginning to plan out their academic pursuits for next school year ... The program will be housed in Hamilton's Westview School, a building that is owned by the Hamilton School District and also houses the Hamilton Alternative High School, the Keystone to Discovery after-school program and Bitterroot Ecological Awareness Resources. (Missoulian, MT)
Let's grow a new crop of farmers May 20, 2009
By Lisa Hamilton - 05/19/2009 ... California writer Lisa M. Hamilton is the author of the new book, "Deeply Rooted: Unconventional Farmers in the Age of Agribusiness." She wrote this comment for the Land Institute's Prairie Writers Circle, Salina, Kan. (Montana Standard, MT)
Rejuvenated logs - Up from the Blackfoot River, salvaged timber gains new purpose May 20, 2009
Over a period of several days, Brad Griswold of Valley Welding lasting in Hamilton has been cleaning up the logs by blasting them with granulated corn cobs. The biodegradable material won't produce any toxic leftovers, according to Greg Berry, owner of the company hired by Jackson Contractor Group of Missoula to prep the logs. (Missoulian, MT)
Bury power line? May 20, 2009
"That's not just a Montana regulation, that's a national regulation." She pointed to projects in Hamilton and Big Sky in which property owners paid the costs to bury power lines. At the same time, she said high-voltage transmission lines such as the proposed MTSI are rarely buried, aside from small sections. (Montana Standard, MT)
More stockpiling ammunition: Fear of potential Obama laws causing mass sales May 20, 2009
At Bob Ward's in Hamilton, Mike Matteson said there has been quite a run on ammunition and reloading supplies like bullets and powder since the election. We are especially low right now with pistol ammunition, Matteson said. (Missoulian, MT)
Public Record for Monday, May 18, 2009 (1333) May 19, 2009
HAMILTON - Robert A. Dyrdahl, 81, of Hamilton, died Saturday, May 16, at the Marcus Daly Hospice. Arrangements will be announced by the Daly-Leach Chapel. (Missoulian, MT)
Wood bison: giant blast from the past May 18, 2009
Arnold Hamilton, from the village of Shageluk, sat on an advisory board on the bison project ... Hamilton was diplomatic. (Anchorage Daily News)
Central earns spot at state May 17, 2009
The Maroons made short work of Hamilton and Corvallis, winning both Central A games with the 10-run mercy rule at the Copper Mountain Sports Complex ... Butte Central 12, Hamilton 2, 5 innings ... Hood's two hits on led Hamilton. (Montana Standard, MT)
TENNIS ROUNDUP: Harris, Mee claim singles titles May 17, 2009
The Corvallis boys won the title in Hamilton and the Dillon girls earned a championship in Corvallis on the second and final day of the tournament. The Blue Devil boys cruised to victory with 62 points, followed by Hamilton (35), Stevensville (19) and Ronan (9) ... Bob Huppert of Hamilton took the boys' singles title with a 7-6, 7-5 victory over Spencer Fehr from Corvallis, while the Blue Devils' combination of Jake Sangster and Levi Pauley were crowned doubles champions. (Missoulian, MT)
Anaconda softball drops pair May 17, 2009
Anaconda fell 20-0 against Corvallis early, then gave a spirited performance against Hamilton before losing 9-4 due to a seventh inning rally ... Hamilton 9, Anaconda 4 ... The insurance wasn't any good as Hamilton crossed the plate for seven runs during a one-out rally in the top of the seventh inning. (Montana Standard, MT)
Weeklies reader - Business owners OK tax in Bigfork May 16, 2009
Hamilton feed store destroyed by fire. HAMILTON The feed store is gone, thanks to a fire last Saturday evening ... But Dennis Ross said Hamilton Feed and Farm won't shut down its operation. (Missoulian, MT)
TENNIS ROUNDUP: Hellgate netters dominate Western AA for team title sweep May 16, 2009
Teams scores: Dillon 29, Corvallis 24, Hamilton 21, Stevensville 13, Ronan 2 ... Team scores: Corvallis 30, Hamilton 20, Stevensville 13, Ronan 9. (Missoulian, MT)
Maroons slam 'Heads May 16, 2009
Saturday, the Maroons (8-6 overall, 7-2 in conference) play Hamilton at 10 a.m. and Corvallis at 3 p.m. in a pair of key conference games at the Copper Mountain Sports Complex. The Copperheads (3-13, 2-5), who are on the verge of being eliminated from the state tournament, play the same home schedule in reverse order under must-win circumstances. (Montana Standard, MT)
Beavers ahead in Southern A May 16, 2009
Hamilton is in the top three with 21 points ... Nordahl will face Hamilton's Mary Conwell in the other match ... Teams scores: Dillon 29, Corvallis 24, Hamilton 21, Stevensville 13, Ronan 2. (Montana Standard, MT)
Area GM dealers: No word on closures May 16, 2009
It's a big wave in the history of the automobile industry, a tough day for a lot of people, said Brad Mildenberger, owner of Mildenberger Motors in Hamilton. It's a pretty scary deal. (Missoulian, MT)
Montana losing 4 Chrysler dealerships May 15, 2009
The Montana dealerships are: Bell McCall in Hamilton, Flanagan's in Missoula along with Rimrock Chrysler Jeep and Underriner Motors, both in Billings. Dealers were being notified via United Parcel Service letter. (Montana Standard, MT)
Spring greens - Find out what’s new, improved at western Montana links May 15, 2009
Verna Hamilton is golf course manager ... Hamilton Golf Club: This 18-hole layout at 1004 Golf Course Road offers views of the Bitterroot Mountains from its 72-year-old course ... Stock Farm Club: Built in 1999, the members-only 18-hole Hamilton course was designed by Thomas Fazio. (Missoulian, MT)
General fishing season starts Saturday May 15, 2009
Lake Como, south of Hamilton, has been a lot of fun to go to for fishing from shore. William, my 6-year-old son, and I had a blast fishing for the planters that were put in Como in April. (Missoulian, MT)
