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Archives for May 2022

EPA rejects Montana’s new water quality standards

May 19, 2022 by Michael Howell

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) by letter on May 10 that the agency has determined that the law passed by the Legislature […]

Filed Under: News

Sapphire Community Health recognized for efforts during Covid

May 19, 2022 by Editor

by Nathan Boddy Janet Woodburn, CEO at Sapphire Community Health in Hamilton, says that she is proud that her organization was able to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

Filed Under: News

Beekeepers of the Bitterroot: beekeeping provides sweet payoff

May 19, 2022 by Editor

by Nathan Boddy One of this year’s winners at the International Wildlife Film Festival was a production by wildlife film maker, Martin Dohrn, called, “My Garden of 1000 bees.” The […]

Filed Under: News

Florence, Corvallis softball teams’ wins continue

May 19, 2022 by Editor

by Scott Sacry Several Bitterroot Valley softball teams participated in the Laverne Combo Softball Invitational on Friday, May 13th, and Saturday, May 14th in Butte. Florence-Carlton continued their recent dominance, […]

Filed Under: Sports

Track Roundup

May 19, 2022 by Editor

by Scott Sacry   District 6B Florence-Carlton’s track & field teams competed in the District 6B meet at the Missoula County Stadium on May 13th & 14th.  The Florence girls […]

Filed Under: Sports

Thanks

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Wayne Rusk, Candidate for HD 88, Corvallis Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out with support and encouragement this last week.  You may have seen the recent […]

Filed Under: Opinion

HD88 patriot or politician?

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Becky Schlip, Stevensville That is an easy answer for a Patriot who loves this country and is seeing it destroyed from within by politicians. I believe in our nation’s Constitution […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Rusk

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Chris Hoffman, Former Ravalli County Sheriff, Corvallis I am compelled to write a letter in support of Wayne Rusk. The race has come to my attention because of the public and […]

Filed Under: Opinion

‘There be dragons’

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville The old map makers gave such a warning to sailors as they entered uncharted waters. We are entering uncharted political waters and we may […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Mell

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Anne Marie Gurney, Stevensville I am not a “political” person, but I wanted to let the community know about my personal experience with a candidate for County Attorney, Joan Mell.  […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Mell

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Michael Ames, Retired (26 yrs.) Detective, Pierce County Sheriff’s Dept., Camano, WA Re: Joan Mell for Ravalli County Attorney  I have known Joan for approximately 15 years. She is a well-known supporter […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Mell

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Glenda Nissen, Retired (20 yrs) Detective, Sheriff’s Department, Tacoma, WA Re: Joan Mell for Ravalli County Attorney The voters in Ravalli County, particularly law enforcement, need to know that Joan Mell defends […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Rusk

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Patricia Earnest, Stevensville If you want someone to represent you with conservative constitutional values who is a man of faith, vote for Wayne Rusk. He supports our Constitution and rule […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Rusk

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Ken Payne, Hamilton Over the past several years I’ve had numerous discussions with Wayne Rusk. While not always in agreement with him I have found him to be well […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Maturity

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Teresa Larsen, Victor In response to Thomas Tunny’s letter in the Wed., May 11, 2022, issue of the Bitterroot Star entitled “Recount demanded”, I would like to point out to […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Women are not chattel

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Linda Schmitt, Corvallis Montana women are not chattel. This is not a state for wimps. Freedom and independence are deeply held values, along with family bonds and reverence for God. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Attend O’Connor concert, fight human trafficking

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Chuck Stranahan, Corvallis When I heard that 3-time Grammy Award Winner violinist, fiddler, and composer, the great Mark O’Connor, was going to perform again locally I didn’t want to miss […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Rusk

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Karen and Tom Round, Florence My wife’s and my families have been residents of Florence in what is Montana House District 88 for over 50 years. While living in Florence […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Truth be told

May 18, 2022 by Guest Post

by Alan Lackey, Candidate for HD 88, Stevensville In a letter to the editor on May 11, 2022 titled “Support for Rusk”, Ron Wirth, in his zeal to discredit me, left out […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Shirley Jean Johnson

May 18, 2022 by Editor

1939 – 2021 Lolo – Shirley Jean Johnson, 82, of Lolo, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at her home with her many nieces and nephews by her side. […]

Filed Under: Obituaries

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