By Ron de Yong, Director, Montana Department of Agriculture Recently the U.S. House of Representatives passed Farm Bill legislation that removed the nutrition component that provides food for children, […]
Archives for September 2013
Sad day for county
It is a sad day when three commissioners decide to deny health care – in the form of Title X funds – for Ravalli County low-income residents. The claim […]
Character revealed
We believe a person’s character is revealed through actions, not words. We believe a “proven leader” works for the good of the people, not for his own agenda. My […]
Fun day marred by disrespect
My family and I attended the Ravalli County Fair last week and it was so much fun! We rode the rides, ate the eats and visited with friends and […]
Mobster nation
Arab countries have offered to pay for an American strike on Syria; why not just put a horse’s head in Assad’s bed? The great Don Obama can make them […]
Say no to attack on Syria
I write to urge fellow Montanans to contact Senators Baucus and Tester, and Congressman Daines, to vote “No” on Obama’s proposal to bomb Syria. The recent gassing of innocent […]
More lies from Obama
SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/bitterrootstar/Desktop/Opinion9-11-13.doc More lies from Obama Obama’s lying has finally caught up with him! This time there is convincing evidence that he lied! Contrary to Obama’s recent statements suggesting that […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales! All Sales Start Day One 5:30pm-8pm Following Days 9am-5:30pm Look for our green signs! View at www.bluejayestatesales.com 363-1600 SEPT. 11-13 454 Deer Run (west at Donaldson […]
NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:30 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Council of the Town of Stevensville will hold a public hearing on September 12, […]
Crisis Line volunteer training Make a difference in the life of a victim of domestic or sexual abuse – become a SAFE Crisis Line Volunteer. Volunteers provide information and […]
Valley volleyball teams hit the courts
The volleyball season got off to a strong start with all of the schools but Florence and Stevensville hitting the courts this weekend. Victor and Darby began their season on […]
Soccer round up
Hamilton and Corvallis went east of the mountains to open their 2013 soccer season. Hamilton took on Belgrade while Corvallis went to Livingston. The season will hit full swing […]
Pirates take down Warriors
The Victor Pirates opened their season on the gridiron with a win over the Arlee Warriors, 56-38. With veteran senior quarterback Matt Kittel running the offense, the Pirates jumped […]
Shutdown coming for Painted Rocks Dam
By Michael Howell The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has scheduled a maintenance and repair project at Painted Rocks Dam this fall that will temporarily interrupt flows from […]
County tobacco-free campus not an option, says judge
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners have decided to drop consideration of a policy making all county-owned property tobacco-free after receiving a letter from District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton. […]
County adopts review process for buildings for lease or rent
By Michael Howell Under pressure from the state to adopt a new land use review process applicable to buildings for lease or rent by September 1, 2013, the County […]
Gorski to head National Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation
By Michael Howell Stevensville resident Margaret Gorski has been elected President of the National Lewis and Clark Heritage Foundation and will take office on October 1, 2013. The non-profit Foundation […]
TS No. MT08000010-12-1 APN 326300 TO No. 432929-R NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE FOLLOWING LEGALLY DESCRIBED TRUST PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE. Notice is hereby given […]
Social Security is a vital economic engine
By Pat Williams, Missoula Imagine if tomorrow morning’s headline was this: “Four hundred thousand to get one half billion dollar boost in income.” The underlying news story announces that hundreds […]
Speaking out on suicide
I would like to make everybody aware that September 8th-14th is Suicide Awareness/Prevention Week. I want to challenge you to do something to make a difference! Suicide affects almost […]