The wrestling program in Stevensville is so young that the wrestling mats still have that ‘new’ mat smell on them. (If you’ve ever been a wrestler or even to a […]
Archives for December 2013
New coaches on the hardwood
Four new coaches will be on the sidelines this year in three different schools. Stevensville has a new coach for both the boys’ and girl’s basketball program. Florence has […]
Stevi school superintendent answers anonymous allegations
Board Chair almost resigns By Michael Howell A little over two weeks ago each Stevensville School Board trustee and the clerk received an anonymous letter with no return address full […]
‘Drunken Indian’ remarks spark uproar in Havre
By Michael Howell Ravalli County Planning Board Chairman Jan Wisniewski’s comments at a meeting between the County Commissioners and representatives of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes about placing the […]
Stevensville’s Main Street program completes another successful year
By Victoria Howell The Stevensville Main Street Association (SMSA) has completed another successful year working in partnership with local businesses and the town government to maintain a strong base of […]
Lake Como Ski Trails dog-friendly
By Michael Howell Officials from the U.S. Forest Service and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, along with members of the Como Trails Club and the Montana Trappers Association, met last […]
Darby takes last second win over Victor
The Lady Tigers came from behind to top Victor, 46-45, in 13C action. The two teams battled back and forth with the lead changing hands several times. With 57 seconds […]
Nancy Jane Blahnik
May 8, 1951 – December 15, 2013 Stevensville – Nancy Jane Blahnik passed away at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital with her loving husband Bruce by her side on Sunday, […]
Boys’ basketball wrap up
The story of the weekend was the basketball game between Butte Central and Stevensville. The game was in Butte. The Maroons led at the end of the half by 12 […]
William Robert Knox
Corvallis – William Robert Knox (“Bill”), 89, of Corvallis, MT, died peacefully December 17, 2013 surrounded by his family. Born October 3, 1924 to Lawrence Mason and Mabry Alice […]
Milne B. Kibbee
Corvallis – Mil Kibbee, 82, of Corvallis, passed away in the loving arms of his ‘Bride’ of nearly 50 years, December 9th at Discovery Care Center, Hamilton, of lung cancer. […]
Better insurance with Obamacare
By Marty Essen, Victor After much frustration, my wife and I finally got signed up for Obamacare. My mistake was trying to sign up in October, a few days after […]
Blue Devils win Brawley Classic
The annual Glyn Brawley wrestling classic is always the last weekend before the Christmas break. The host team, the Blue Devils, won the 16-team field handily, outscoring Salmon, the second […]
Wrong project to appeal
I want to thank Dan Thompson, President of Ravalli County Off-Road Users Association (RCORUA), for responding to a recent letter of mine regarding the 3 Saddle National Forest Project, […]
Cause for alarm
Any move by our county commissioners to transfer federal land to the state is alarming. Public lands are one of the great benefits of living in the United States. […]
Misinformation continues
Once again, the irrepressible Jerry Haslip has given us another load of misinformation (BR Star 12-4). He claims (unnamed) polls show ‘moderate independents’ are ‘jumping ship’ on ObamaCare. According […]
Diversionary tactic
On December 11, Mr. Ivory from the American Lands Council gave a speech in Hamilton to urge us to sell off our public lands in Montana, so we could […]
Expand the right airport
Recent bits and pieces in media hint that there is some renewed interest by Stevensville aimed at making their airport what it really should be, that is the best […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS FRANKLIN REGAN, JR., Deceased. Probate No.: DP-13-90 Department No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE […]
Sales/Auctions Habitat for Humanity ReSale. New & used building materials & much more. Fridays & Saturdays, 9–4. 131 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton. Farm and Garden Red, Yukon, Gold, Russet and […]