Sales/Auctions

Blu-J Estate Sales
363-1600
Follow our green signs!
view photos at
www.bluejayestatesales.com
Day One 5:30pm-8pm
Following Days 9am-5:30pm
April 9-10
1109 S. 3rd, Hamilton
A happy and small sale! Furniture, knick-knacks, books, Bosch stove, Mission table, furniture, house and kitchen wares and more!
April 12, Saturday only, 9-5:30
2322 Bitterroot View, Victor
92 Ford f-250, riding mower, tools, shelving, house and kitchenwares. Complete sale!
April 16-18
298 2nd Street, Corvallis
Stunning collection of Roseville, Weller, McCoy and others. Antique furnishings, antique refinished tuned upright piano, books, house and kitchen,
collectibles and more!
Beautiful home and beautiful items! Wow!
April 19, Saturday only, 9-5:30
203 State St., Hamilton.
Front of Elks Building.
Small apartment sized estate sale with antique furnishings and collectibles. Eastlake marbled secretary & tables, bed, tables, secretary, photo, books, art, chairs and more!

Spring Equipment Auction – April 12, Hwy 93, Victor VEHICLES / EQUIPMENT – John Deere 3945 4 Bottom Switch Plow; 11’ Cultivator – Older; 12’ Chisel Plow; John Deere #4 Pull Sickle Mower; John Deere 115 Chuck Wagon; 550 International Chopper Pickup, 2 Row & Sickle Heads; Cycle Country 5’ Snow Plow; 1970 Chevy C50 35k Miles, 16’ Dumpbed, Stock Rack, Silage Door; 2-1998 Honda Recon 220; 1998 Honda Rancher TRX350; Yamaha 4 Wheeler; Spotlyte Sprayer 25 Gal; Dunham-Lehr Mulcher – New Bearings; Massey Ferguson 12’ Offset Disc; John Deere Type EOLLA 10’ Grain, Alfalfa Drill; Richardson Multi Purpose Dump Wagon; 10’ Land Plane;12’ Cultipacker; 3 1/2 Ton PTO Double Spinner Fertilizer Spreader; Sitrex 3 Wheel Hay Rake; 5HP 220V Motor Dayton Farm Duty; F11 Farmhand Loader PTO Pump, 3 Spool Valve w/8’ Bucket; 1985 Chevy 3/4 Ton w/Flatbed 9’ Steel Manual Trans; Ford 2B Flip Plow; John Deere 3B Flip Plow; Allis Chalmers 6G Crawler Loader; John Deere 2420 Swather w/Cab 300 Twin Knife Head, 12’; New Holland 114 Hydro Swing Swather Conditioner; 2 – 14 x 8 Universal Ag Rims; 354 Perkins Diesel Motor; Titan 30’ Stock Trailer Triple Axle; Iron Wheel Ditcher; Ground Drive Manure Spreader; 82 International S1700 Dsl. Air Brakes, 5 Spd, 134K miles. SHOP / TOOLS / RANCH – 6 Rolls – HD 2’ Chain Link; Barb Wire Rolls; Gates, Panels; 25’ Guard Rail – 24 Pieces; 2 – Ritchie Waters; 11 – 22’ BCI’s; 10 HP 3 Phase Pump w/GE Control Panel; Kar Kaddy II Car Dolly ; Refrigerators – Hot Point, Danby; Fridge – Sink Combo; Gas Water Heater; Baron – Big Pressure Tank; Jacuzzi 1/2 HP 120V Pump;8’ Diamond Plate Tool Box; Gibson Stack Washer/Dryer; 1 1/4” & 1” Black Poly Pipe & Fittings; 2 – Kitchen Aid Washer/Dryer Pairs; Whirlpool Imperial Series Washer/Dryer; Fencing Supplies; Electric Fence Drive Thru Gate; Hog Wire Panels; 6’ HD Horse Stock; 3, 4 & 6” Sprinkler Parts – WYSS & AMES; DR Push Trimmer. Kevin Hill Auctions – 531-7927

Yard Sale. Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th starts at 8:00am, please no early birds. Lots of tools, fishing gear, household items. 519 Buck Street in the alley, Stevensville.

Habitat for Humanity ReSale. New & used building materials & much more. Fridays & Saturdays, 9–4. 131 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton.

 

Farm and Garden
BAREROOT SALE! Plant bareroot shade trees, fruit trees and shrubs now and save! Strawberry and rhubarb plants and asparagus roots. Garden seeds, Montana certified seed potatoes, shallot and garlic sets. Premier Promix potting soil and peat moss.Alfalfa and alfalfa/grass mix hay. Small square bales. Grain fed beef. Fresh 4-H eggs. Moeller’s Nursery, Eastside Hwy, Corvallis, 961-3389.

We have free range brown chicken eggs.  We also have free range Khaki Campbell duck eggs. These are large, rich, delicious and high in Omega 3. $3.00/dozen for chicken, $4.00/dozen for duck. Some delivery available. Call 459-2287.

BAGGED WHOLE-GRAIN LIVESTOCK FEED: WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY. Cracked 3-Way (barley, oats, wheat). Call Russ, 360-1125 or 961-3528.

Now taking orders for hormone free Red Wattle/Large Black cross hogs. Raised on grass, grower, grain, veggies and whey. Piglets ready May 7th. $125.00. Finished hogs available late August at $3.00/pound hanging weight plus processing. References available.  Call 459-2287.

FRESH FARM EGGS from pastured free range chickens, delivered daily to the Bitterroot Star. Call 777-3928 for availability or just stop by! NOW CARRYING: Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon! Also available: Locally produced Bugoni’s sausage (including bison!), Severson’s natural Angus beef (many cuts available!), locally made all-natural chocolate bars with NO additives, AND freshly roasted Big Sky Coffee Roasters coffee.
For Rent

1 BDRM house in Victor. Washer/dryer and utilities included. $595/mo. plus dep. 642-3532 or 363-8133.

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE. Premier office building in Stevensville. Various sizes – 300-600 sq. ft. Call Gene, 381-0288.

For Sale

SPRAYFLEX TRUCK SPRAYERS, Longest Lasting Sprayer Built, 90’-165’ Booms, 1500-3000 Gallon Tanks, New & Used Available, Henke Enterprises, Chester, Montana 406-799-2616.

BOOMER BOOKLET: How To Be Elderly, A User’s Guide, Volume One $10.00 plus $2.00 shipping. Order: Gwen Petersen Box 1255 Big Timber, MT 59011 sagebrsh@ttc-cmc.net. 406-932-4227.

TIMBER FRAME BARNS, #1&BTR-DF, Reclaimed Timber & Barnwood. Complete Packages, Installed. Standard Plans Free. www.bitterroottimberframes.com. Brett, 406-581-3014.  2yr warranty.

JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES, born Jan. 25. Parents on site. Have first shot. Fast learners, love cuddling, active. $325. 208-290-6112.

 

Help Wanted

 

Part time cashier needed for spring and summer months. Must be able to work two weekends a month and various days and shifts during the week. Retail and computer experience helpful. Please send resume or application to Ace Hardware, 4054 Eastside Hwy, Stevensville, MT 59870. No phones excepted. Application are available.

HELP WANTED: High school student with savvy work skills to help in my yard and garden as needed. More time in the spring and less in the summer. Eastside Hwy between Victor and Stevensville. 381-4051.

SALESPERSON POSITION OPEN. Advertising sales for the Bitterroot Star. Fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our small, hardworking team in producing a local value-added product that benefits the entire community! Generous commission. Must have reliable transportation, computer and cell phone. Send resume to: editor@bitterrootstar.com.

OPENING ON BITTERROOT STAR CIRCULATION CREW – Work in Stevensville office, Tuesdays only, Call Victoria at 777-3928 for interview.

Aspect Foundation High School Student Exchange program is seeking local Coordinators. This is a perfect part-time job for busy parents, educators, or those who love teens. Become one of our team in Montana that finds host families and mentors high school foreign exchange students. You are your own boss and set your own hours. Earn $1,000 per placement plus bonuses. Visit our website to apply or for an application or more information: www.aspectfoundation.org

LIBRARY DIRECTOR, The Board of Trustees of the North Valley Public Library (NVPL) in historic Stevensville, Montana, is now accepting applications for the position of Library Director. The North Valley Public Library was the first independent library district in Montana and has an active Friends group. The library has a service area of over 10,000 patrons, has a collection of over 45,000 items and circulates nearly 79,000 items per year. The Library Director manages all aspects of library administration, subject to the direction of the Board of Trustees. The successful candidate will have an MLS from an ALA-accredited university and administrative work experience. Specifically, the applicant should have demonstrated abilities in collection development; customer service; personnel and financial management; program development; business and library technologies and applications; public relations and fund-raising. The new director will be responsible for moving forward with plans for a new library building. Vision, organization, and excellent communication skills are therefore essential attributes for the position. This is a full-time (40 hour) position with salary beginning at $37,440. Please send a resume and cover letter stating your interest in the position to North Valley Public Library, Attn: Board of Trustees, 208 Main St. Stevensville, MT 59870 or joannec@northvalleylibrary.org by Friday, April 11. For more information, visit our web site at northvalleylibrary.org, or call 406-777-5061.

 

The Town of Stevensville is accepting applications for a P/T City Court Judge.
Minimum qualifications include: at least 18 years of age; a Ravalli County resident; high school diploma (undergraduate and/or graduate degree preferred); be bondable; hold a valid MT driver’s license.
Application materials and a job description are available on our website, www.townofstevensville.com or at Stevensville Town Hall at 206 Buck Street.  Completed packet includes: employment application, written questionnaire, resume, and five references.  All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
Applications must be received by 5:00PM Friday April 11, 2014 via mail (PO Box 30, Stevensville MT 59870) or via email stephanie@townofstevensville.com.
The Town of Stevensville is an equal opportunity employer.

SAWMILL OPENINGS PYRAMID Mountain Lumber is accepting applications for BAND SAW FILER and MILLWRIGHT positions. Medical & Dental Insurance, 401(k), Paid Vacations & Holidays, Monthly Incentive Program. Pick up application at Main Office or online at www.pyramidlumber.com. Questions contact 677-2201, Ext. 22 or DTroutwine@pyramidlumber.com. EOE.

LOOKING FOR A TRUCK DRIVER. Must have a Class A CDL with a clean driving record.  Competitive wages, starting wage $18 DOE.  Benefits: Simple IRA, health insurance, dental, paid vacation and paid holiday. B&B Septic Services, Inc., 3604 N. Hwy 7, P.O. Box 1514, Baker, MT 59313-1514; Allan or Trish Barth 406-778-2599. Please send resumes to: allanbarth@yahoo.com or fax to 406-778-2794.

MOUNTAIN VIEW COOP, Great Falls Montana is seeking a qualified General Manager.  This is a locally owned cooperative with a grain shuttle loading facility, full service agronomy, energy operation and retail with sales of $200 million with twelve locations.  Grain, agronomy, energy, retail as well as financial and personal management experience required.  Email: larry.fuller@chsinc.com or fax (888-653-5527) resume to: Larry Fuller, 5213 Shoal Drive, Bismarck ND 58503.

TRUCK DRIVER – Hiring One Ton and ¾ Ton Pickup trucks to deliver RV’s.  $750 Sign-on Bonus, 4 Terminals & 8 Backhaul Locations.  Call 866-764-1601 or www.foremosttransport.com.

 

Instruction

 
TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING. Complete programs, refresher courses, rent equipment for CDL, Job Placement Assistance. Financial assistance for qualified students. SAGE Technical Services, Billings/Missoula.  1-800-545-4546.

 

Notices

MARIE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT is open! Gourmet food at affordable prices. 30 years in business. Call for your reservations now! 777-3681.

WERE YOU IMPLANTED WITH A ST. JUDE RIATA DEFIBRILLATOR lead wire between June 2001 and December 2010? Have you had this lead replaced, capped or did you receive shocks from the lead? You may be entitled to compensation.  Contact Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727.

 

Real Estate

 
EQUITY LOANS ON NON-OWNER OCCUPIED MONTANA REAL ESTATE. We also buy Notes & Mortgages. Call Creative Finance & Investments @ 406-721-1444 or visit www.creative-finance.com

VICTOR CITY LOT, $59,500. 122 B St w/800 sq. ft. garage/shop/privacy fencing. Possible owner financing w/approved credit, down payment and monthly payments. 273-9018.

 

Services

HANDYMAN, chores, labor. Honest and reliable. Call 274-3041, ask for Paul.