River flows better than expected in spite of ‘severe drought’ listing By Michael Howell Despite the recent “Severe Drought” declaration in Ravalli County, the water flows in the Bitterroot River […]
Archives for August 2016
County given ‘severe drought’ status
Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney announced last week that Ravalli County, along with eight other counties in the state, including Teton, Lewis & Clark, Powell, Missoula, Sweet Grass, Stillwater, Carbon and […]
A paddler’s life
By Michael Howell Bored? Looking for some excitement? How about paddling your kayak over a 189 foot high water fall. That’s the kind fun and excitement that Tyler Bradt likes […]
Bringing community together over food
By Victoria Howell More than one hundred people showed up at St. Mary’s Family Center in Stevensville recently to get a free lesson from local chef Eric Loessberg, along with […]
Local group launches water monitoring program
The Bitterroot River Protection Association has announced the inauguration of the Bitterroot River Health Check program, a water quality monitoring program which aims to build a network of sampling stations […]
Valley’s Community Band brings together music lovers of all ages and abilities
By Daphne Jackson For many amateur musicians in small towns, it can be difficult to find opportunities to continue making music after graduating from a school band. For musicians in […]
Recycling program recognizes volunteers at annual event
Ravalli County Recycling (RCR) held its annual volunteer appreciation dinner recently, celebrating five plus years in operation and honoring members who have been instrumental in the success of Ravalli County […]
Not a fire problem, a land management problem
By Dale Bosworth, former U.S. Forest Service Chief, David A. Mihalic, former Yosemite & Glacier National Parks Supervisor, and Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke While reasonable people might disagree on […]
Time to quit the eco-fascist antics
The Star has done us great service in providing information about the Roaring Lion fire and subsequent follow up. Just like the Star’s previous outstanding coverage of the long fought […]
Support for I-177
While there are very few people that trap in Montana, about one-half of one percent, they impact the enjoyment of other outdoorsmen and women with their prolific placement of traps […]
Clarifying our racist history
Last week, the Star published a letter entitled: ‘Democrats are the racists’. This letter attempted to use historical context, dating back to 1861, to prove that assertion. Unfortunately, the facts […]
Victor clobbers Seeley-Swan
The Victor Pirates unleashed Colt Neville on the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks and came away with a conference win. Neville scored five touchdowns in the 58-6 win, including a 28-yard interception and […]
Hamilton soccer team young, Corvallis experienced
The Hamilton boys’ soccer team is very young, according to coach Randy Lint. With their inexperience and first game jitters, as well as playing a couple of the toughest programs […]
Hamilton golfers win Columbia Falls Invitational
The Hamilton golf team is off to a good start. With several tournaments already in the books, the boys’ team is playing tough behind the play of Max Toenjes. He […]
William ‘Bill’ Stephani
Victor – William (Bill) Dexter Stephani, 84, of Victor, Montana passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his home in Victor. He was continuously surrounded by his loving wife […]
Stephen Daniel Hilburn
Stephen Hilburn, 33, went home to be with the Lord Thursday August 4, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. Stephen was born June 24, 1983 in Hamilton, Montana to Jo Winfrey and […]
Robert Louis ‘Bob’ Porch
Florence – Robert Louis “Bob” Porch, 87, of Florence, MT passed away of natural causes on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born […]
Janet Lynn Parker
Stevensville – Janet Lynn Parker passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home in Stevensville, MT. Janet was born June 24, 1953 in Oceanside, CA. She lived the majority […]
MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Treyvion James Martinez, Jordyn Eichele, Petitioner Cause No. DV-16-274/5 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF HEARING […]
Sales/Auctions ATTENTION – VENDOR SPACES AVAILABLE for “First Friday” October 7th from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Stevensville Masonic Lodge. The price for each space is $15.00. The […]