The Hamilton boys’ soccer team avenged their first round playoff loss to Libby last year with a 3-1 victory over the Loggers on Saturday. Hamilton will now host Polson in […]
Archives for October 18, 2011
Boom(er) lowered on Hamilton
Caleb ‘Boomer’ Vance had a hand in five of the six touchdowns the Stevensville Yellowjackets scored against Hamilton on Friday night in an inter valley rivalry game. Stevensville won, 41-13. […]
Lady Falcons back on track
The Florence volleyball team rallied from a defeat a week ago at the hands of the Lady Broncs of Hamilton to defeat conference foes Deer Lodge and Ronan. The […]
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS. LARRY D. MELIA AND MARY L. MELIA, AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. To be sold at Sheriff’s Sale […]
OFFERED AT AUCTION 10/30/11 2:00PM: Two +/-50’x130’ lots, one w/house, 613 Eisenhower Street SW, Ronan, Montana. www.montanalandauctions.com Russell Pederson 406-939-2501. AUCTION 10/29/11 HELENA; Nice smaller haying equipment, shop items, livestock […]
County funds Popham Ranch conservation easement
By Michael Howell Following the recommendation of the Ravalli County Open Lands Board, the County Commissioners approved a grant of $189,300 from the Open Land Bond program as partial funding […]
County considers further allegations of insufficient public notice
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners’ agenda for Friday, October 7, 2011 stated simply: “First Friday – Commissioners meet with constituents.” Hoping to participate, a reporter for the Bitterroot Star […]
File removed from Road Department
By Michael Howell Having heard some rumors about the resolution of a road dispute up Eight Mile Road and Woodchuck involving the developers of the Saddle Hill subdivision, a Bitterroot […]
Stevensville Town Council: Bullying investigation issue put to rest
By Victoria Howell The Stevensville Town Council will not be pursuing an investigation into allegations of bullying. After a lengthy discussion of the issue at the October 11 regular meeting, […]
Inappropriate question
Dear Editor, Local newspapers report that Commissioner Kanenwisher “pointed to a twofold increase in juvenile detentions”. He asked if the increase in juvenile arrests had anything to do with the […]
Montana 33rd on child well-being
Dear Editor, Earlier this month, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book, the leading report on the status and well-being of children in the U.S. […]
A forgotten treasure
Dear Editor, In the September 28th issue of the Bitterroot Star editorial section, there was a commentary written by H.E. “Red” Caldwell, president of the Bitterroot Valley Historical Society […]
Praise for Stevi production
Dear Editor, I was attracted to a playbill that triggered my interest…a musical comedy based on a well-known Agatha Christie mystery plot, “Ten Little Indians”, or otherwise known as “And […]
Sacrifice required
Dear Editor, As a proud great grandmother I care about my family’s future and my country’s. I grew up during the Depression. I sacrificed like all Americans did during […]
Wrong fire policy
Dear Editor, The firestorm seemed endless. You could see it lapping over the top of the Sapphire Mountains. A spot fire that could have been put out became a raging […]
Don’t forget folks with mental illness
By Star Jameson, Hamilton We are fortunate in this valley to have a full spectrum of mental health services for folks experiencing loss, depression, suicidal thoughts, mania and other of […]
Red Ribbon poetry contest As part of Red Ribbon Week 2011, Western MT Addiction Services and Tobacco Free Ravalli are hosting the Red Ribbon Poetry Mash! Write a simple […]
Clubs and Groups Hamilton Senior Center activities Monday – 11:45 lunch, cloggers at 1:30 p.m.; bingo on 1st & 3rd weeks, pinochle on 2nd week, 7 p.m. […]