Capitol Christmas tree ornaments exhibited

By Michael Howell

Valley residents got a chance to preview some Christmas ornaments produced locally, but according to national standards, that may be placed upon “the People’s Tree” that will grace the lawn in front of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. this winter. The tree, which was provided by the Bitterroot National Forest this year, will begin its long and circuitous journey to the Capitol from right here in Stevensville on November 4. A parade and other festivities are planned. More...

Nine-year-old Hunter DeBrito (l) and her eight-year-old sister, Hudsyn (r), were both awarded special blue ribbons at the Ravalli County Fair this year for the ornaments they produced as part of the Stevensville Ornament Workshop, which is producing ornaments to be placed upon the Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington D.C. this winter.

Grandmother of the Blue Ribbon winners, Sharon DeBrito, also produced an ornament for the tree, participating on behalf of the Stevensville Art and Sculpture Society. A selection of DeBrito’s other art work, portraits of children in watercolor, will be on exhibit at Rocky Mountain Bank in Stevensville through September.

Council to pick new mayor from its own ranks

By Michael Howell

Council President Jerry Steele served as acting Mayor at the September 2, Hamilton City Council meeting, in the absence of Mayor Jessica Randazzo whose resignation took effect that same day, according to City Attorney Ken Bell. More...

Hamilton Downtown Business Improvement District approved

By Michael Howell

The Hamilton City Council voted to approve the establishment of the Hamilton Downtown Business Improvement District at its last meeting on September 2. At a previous meeting on August 26, a motion to approve the BID failed on a 2 to 2 tie vote. That vote, however, suffered from what is being called a procedural error, leading two councilors to ask for a reconsideration of the issue. More...

Milless named Realtor of Year

By Chance Edman for the Bitterroot Star

Somewhere on the road between Great Falls and Three Forks, Larry Milless decided it was time for a change.

He called his wife Vinda from behind the wheel of his semi truck.

“I’m coming home,” he told her.

“For how long?” she asked.

“I don’t know,” Milless replied, a smile crossing his face. “But find a place to take real estate and property management tests and whatever I pass, that’s what I’ll do.” More...

More than 100,000 visits here per month! Click for ad rates.
Don't let your business be the missing link! 777-3928

Search the Star Website

Click here to drop in on Banana Belt Realty!

Check Road Delays

Moving In? Click here to download the Stevensville Relocation Guide

©2008 Bitterroot Star
This site was Done By Dooney