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Archives for November 2023

Is it possible to be too conservative?

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by Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton According to the article about changing leadership in the Ravalli County Republican Party in the “ Bitterroot Star” dated 10/18/23, Theresa Manzella does not think so. That […]

Re: Republican Central Committee

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by Kathy Love, Hamilton It seems real investigative reporting is a thing of the past. Many of the allegations made in the article are very easy to refute with facts if […]

Vet appreciation luncheon

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by Jim Hamilton, Colonel (Ret), MTARNG, Florence     Boy, am I a lucky veteran or what? My Vietnam Veterans of America Post 938 in Hamilton sent me an invite to […]

Stevensville teacher wins Healthy Montana Kids Award

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Recently, the Montana Professional Teaching Foundation (MPTF) presented the 2023 John Morrison and Cathy Wright Healthy Montana Kids Award to Hannah Williams, a health and physical education teacher at Stevensville […]

Notice to Creditors – Beckman

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Naomi J. Cheeney Cheeney Law, PLLC PO Box 212 Hamilton, MT  59840 Phone:  (406)  363-9060 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA J. BECKMAN Deceased Case No.: DP-23-125 […]

Stevensville Mayor Vacancy

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PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Stevensville Notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists in the office of Mayor for the Town of Stevensville. Town Council will appoint a Stevensville resident to fill the […]

BRID 2022 Audit Publication

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AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT ​​The fiscal year 2022 audit of the Bitter Root Irrigation District has been conducted by Doyle & Associates, P.C. Certified Public Accountants. The audit covered the year ended October […]

BRID 2021 Audit Publication

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AUDIT PUBLICATION STATEMENT The fiscal year 2021 audit of the Bitter Root Irrigation District has been conducted by Doyle & Associates, P.C. Certified Public Accountants. The audit covered the year ended October […]

Name Change – Ledford

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​Montana 21st Judicial District Court, Ravalli County  In the Matter of the Name Change of Micheal David Ledford, Micheal David Ledford, Petitioner. Cause No.: DV-23-373 Dept. 2 NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from […]

Hamilton girls finish third at State

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by Scott Sacry The Hamilton Lady Broncs took 3rd place in the Class A State Volleyball Tournament in Bozeman on Nov. 9th-11th. Hamilton played five games over three days, eventually […]

Florence girls take 4th at State

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by Scott Sacry The Florence Lady Falcons took 4th place in the Class B State Volleyball Tournament in Bozeman on Nov. 9th-11th. Florence lost their opening game to Columbus on […]

Joseph P. ‘Joe’ Jackson

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Joseph P. “Joe” Jackson, 90, passed away Friday,  November 10, 2023 at his home in Stevensville surrounded by his loving  wife and daughter.  A memorial service will be held on […]

Valley septic pumpers face hard times

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by Michael Howell Several septic pumping companies in the Bitterroot Valley are facing a crisis since one of the best places to dump their septage trucks, at the wastewater treatment […]

‘Doc’s’ story – a life of service

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by John Dowd Fortunately, military service in this country is often looked at in a favorable light. Though not always, servicemen and women are recognized for their heroism and bravery […]

Stevensville mayor stepping down

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by John Dowd Stevensville Mayor Steve Gibson has officially announced his resignation. In the light of health concerns, Gibson presented his letter of resignation to the town council, and explained […]

Victor VFW starts Bitterroot Brigade

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by John Dowd For the last couple months, Victor VFW Post 1507 has been building up a new branch to their organization. Dubbed ‘Bitterroot Brigade,’ the group is comprised of […]