In a textbook example of irony, the county commissioners pulled off an about-face that has left many in Ravalli County with a severe case of whiplash. All five commissioners, and […]
Commissioners should apologize
I attended the Ravalli County Commissioners’ meeting (1/23/2014) regarding the ongoing Treasurer’s debacle. Treasurer Stamey/Addis/Scott was glaringly absent. I didn’t know whether to laugh, cry, shout out in anger, […]
Drawbridge or welcome mat
What is your attitude towards business growth and new job opportunity? Not something you may have given much thought, however it definitely is something your state and county elected […]
Food bank appreciates continued support
“How are you folks doing down at the food bank?” That’s a question I and my co-workers who volunteer at Haven House Food Pantry in Hamilton get asked a […]
Trustee Sale Number: 13-00979-5 Loan Number: 0177432994 APN: 758800 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD for cash at Trustee’s Sale on May 23, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales Follow our green signs! Feb 19-21, Stevensville Address posted week of sale. Antiques, collectibles, riding mower, huge dollhouse, complete household and outbuilding. Feb 26-29, Hamilton Address […]
Fair theme contest How would you like to create the theme for Fair 2014? The Ravalli County Fairgrounds is looking for a theme for Fair 2014. Last year’s theme […]
Backtracking on the treasurer
By Michael Howell Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey and her current husband, Richard Stamey, both moved to Montana, sometime in 2007, from South Carolina, where they each left records […]
Commissioners want answers from treasurer on SC judgment
By Michael Howell Greg Chilcott, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, authored a letter which was hand delivered to the Treasurer’s Office last Friday by Human Resources Director […]
County CFO bypasses treasurer, cuts checks
By Michael Howell On Monday, January 13, every School District Superintendent in the county except one, along with their business managers and clerks, made a case before the Ravalli […]
Public access advocates claim victory in Ruby River case
On January 16, the Montana Supreme Court overturned a lower court and assured public access to the Ruby River from bridges on land owned by Atlanta media mogul James Cox […]
No excuse for appointment of Stamey
Star Editorial The Bitterroot Star has received a lot of praise in the last week after breaking the story about the default judgment against Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey in […]
Treasurer debacle highlights commission’s inability to govern
I’ve lived for 90+ years in mostly conservative communities. Never have I witnessed such governing incompetency as demonstrated by our five Ravalli County Commissioners. There are far too many […]
Not my Republicans
I spent most of my life as a Republican, but when I came to the Bitterroot I discovered that the local party was very different from the party whose principles […]
Treasurer’s Office audit requested
The citizens of Ravalli County deserve a Treasurer’s Office that is efficient and capable of collecting and disbursing monies accurately and in a timely manner; a Treasury that can […]
Re: Ravalli County Treasurer
The sequence of events that have unfolded in recent months regarding the total ineffectiveness of Ravalli County Treasurer Valerie Stamey, aka Addis, aka Scott, are simply unbelievable! The lack […]
DAV desperately seeking drivers
Disabled American Veterans is seeking volunteer drivers to take veterans to and from their Veterans Administration (VA) approved medical appointments. Drivers are needed now to serve the entire Missoula […]
Clean water and the Bitterroot River need your help
On January 23rd, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold a public hearing in Hamilton to gather testimony regarding renewal of the wastewater discharge permit for the […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sale January 22-24 Day one 4-6:30pm. Following days 9-5:30pm. Oertli Lane, Hamilton 412 Oertli Ln. W. on Main, N. on Ricketts, W. on Oertli.. View photos at: […]
Tami Armijo 1465 Meridian Rd. Victor MT 59875 406-369-1955 MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Berniece D. Bishop, Deceased Probate Case No.: […]