By Michael Howell Sapphire Community Health, a not-for-profit primary health care facility that turns no one away for lack of money and charges on a sliding scale fee based on […]
Archives for December 8, 2015
Comment sought on proposed Bitterroot River closure rule
By Michael Howell The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed biennial rule that would allow the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks to temporarily […]
Miss Montana spreads anti-bullying message
By Michael Howell Miss Montana Danielle Wineman visited several schools in western Montana on her Crown to Classroom Tour which focused on anti-bullying. Wineman of Cut Bank, a 23 year […]
Hamilton adopts updated Growth Policy
By Michael Howell The City of Hamilton adopted an updated Growth Policy last week. According to Special Projects Director Dennis Stranger, the update has been in the works for about […]
Bike path branded: Bitterroot Trail
By Michael Howell Representatives from Adventure Cycling and Destination Missoula came to Stevensville last week to get some community input concerning the “branding” of the bike path that will soon […]
Corvallis begins a new era
The Corvallis Blue Devils began a new era on Saturday night. With new coach Peter O’Neil at the helm and a slew of players that are first time varsity players, […]
Girls basketball off and running
The girls’ basketball season began this weekend. Class C schools were at Frenchtown while Hamilton and Stevensville hosted teams and Corvallis went to Columbia Falls. Hamilton, the defending Class A […]
Tip Off Tournament schedule
The Class A schools will have a chance to look each over at the Tip Off Tournament that is held at the University of Montana. Class A and B teams […]
Polson Invitational wrestling results
The wrestling season opened in Polson with all of the valley teams competing at the invitational. Although Sentinel ran away with the championship, Hamilton had a good showing, placing fifth […]
Clarification
I would like to thank the Bitterroot Star for publishing the excellent article regarding the Board of Health’s consideration of the birth defects and other health issues on newborn babies. […]
Re: climate change
While Paris climate talks are underway, here at home Republicans are becoming ever-more isolated, marginalized, and discredited when it comes to climate change. They’re still in denial and refuse to […]
More guns would help
It was a very tragic event that took place in CA where 14 people died. If someone had a gun they could have defended themselves and perhaps a few others. […]
Willingness to meet essential for peace
Out-quoted, by golly! And me a lapsed academic! Well done, Donna! But I can’t credit you as an expert unless you are willing to meet and talk openly and have […]
Frustrated
I am rereading an article from the Bitterroot Star dated October 21, 2015 regarding Patty Walters who received the 2015 Courage Award from SAFE. I am late in responding, but […]
Commissioner’s explanation doesn’t ring true
By Patti Eldredge, Victor I appreciate Jeff Burrows’ editorial piece in October attempting to explain the commissioners’ $675K settlement with Big Sky Development in May 2014, and their $300K settlement […]
Wednesday, December 9 Garden Club Boutique/Bazaar On Wednesday, December 9, the Stevensville Garden Club will be selling boutique/bazaar items, raffle and 50/50 tickets to purchase, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DELBERT DYE, Deceased. Probate No.: DP-15-104 Department No. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN […]
Sales/Auctions Habitat for Humanity ReSale. New & used building materials & much more. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 9–4. 131 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton. Farm and Garden FRESH DECORATED CHRISTMAS WREATHS. […]