The Lady Falcons are still a relatively young team. There are only three seniors on the team. But these ladies have been playing varsity ball for three years and are […]
Archives for December 2016
DeGroot takes over as Falcon boys coach
It’s not as if Caleb DeGroot is not familiar with Florence Falcon basketball. The new coach of the Falcons played in the gym many times when he was a student […]
Standing Rock violence confirmed
On Nov 23rd, the Star published the article “Show of support in Hamilton for Standing Rock Sioux.” I write to confirm that the police abuses inflicted on peaceful Water Protectors […]
Letter campaign
I am mailing letters today to various corporate offices of Wells Fargo, owner of my mortgage and a credit card I have used for a year. I encourage conscientious readers […]
Attention, Stevi River Park users
All Stevensville River Park users should be interested in a tour of the park this Saturday, December 10 at 3 p.m. Fish, Wildlife and Parks will be conducting the tour. […]
National socialism on the rise?
Many Americans regard “socialism” as a dirty word bordering on “communism.” It basically refers to a society in which there is no private property, where the government owns and runs […]
Response to ‘Safety Pin’
In response to safety pin, since when does the safety pin, which is really a diaper pin, stand for anything other than liberal intolerance of those who don’t agree with […]
Legacy Ranch – another reason for planning
By Skip Kowalski, President, Bitterrooters for Planning It has recently come to our attention that the Legacy Ranch Subdivision proposal is history. This proposal has been in the works […]
Kailyn E. Thola
Kailyn E. Thola of Hamilton, Montana passed away early in the morning on Saturday, November 26, 2016 as a result of a tragic automobile accident near Tarkio, Montana. She was […]
MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Keala Napua Bush, Keala Napua Bush, Petitioner Cause No. DV-16-413/3 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF […]
Sales/Auctions CHRISTMAS BAZAAR – NAMI Benefit, Dec. 9 & 10, 9:30-4:30. Gifts, baked goods, new & used. 211 N. 6th St. United Methodist-Baptist Church, Hamilton. Habitat for Humanity ReSale. […]
Wednesday, December 7 Garden Club meeting cancelled Stevensville Garden Club will not meet on Wednesday, December 7. The next meeting will be Wednesday January 4, 2017 at 1 […]
Selfish interest versus public interest
By Jim Rokosch, former Ravalli County Commissioner, Stevensville The October 26th edition of the Bitterroot Star covered the commendable progress of the Town of Stevensville’s efforts to update the […]
MONTANA 21ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Keala Napua Bush, Keala Napua Bush, Petitioner Cause No. DV-16-413/3 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF […]
Sales/Auctions Dec 1-2. Stevensville. 322 Turner. JEAN THOMAS ESTATE. Estate’s proceeds to go to Stevensville beautification. ‘03 Avalon, immaculate furnishings, decor and more! Dec 8-9. Hamilton. 237 Weber. Blu-J […]
Hasquet is new coach of Lady Yellowjackets
Those familiar with University of Montana men’s basketball will recognize the fellow in the huddle of the Lady Yellowjackets basketball team this year. Jordan Hasquet is the new coach for […]
Council on Aging developing Adult Cottage Cooperative
By Michael Howell Ravalli County Council on Aging Executive Director Paul Travitz has been working for several years now on trying to attract developers to the Council on Aging campus […]
Holton to be appointed Sheriff
By Michael Howell Barring any unforeseen developments, Undersheriff Steve Holton will be sworn in as Sheriff following the resignation of Sheriff Chris Hoffman at the end of the year. […]
Bridge on Meyer Lane to be repaired
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners last week approved spending $31,000 to repair the bridge that spans North Burnt Fork Creek along Meyer Lane east of Stevensville. The road […]
Thursday, December 1 Wellness programs The St. Francis of Assisi Health and Wellness Ministry is hosting free wellness presentations in the St. Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th St, […]