Bitterness portrays a person or group of people as being harsh, hard to bear, showing intense hostility, intolerant. Perhaps those continuing to sling the words Racist, Bigot, Homophobe, Islamaphobe, […]
Things to be thankful for
When I read the recent letters from cry-baby Republican and Libertarian losers, I am reminded of all the reasons to be thankful for the government we have, and all […]
Let’s solve CFH problem now
Now that the election is over, we must begin working together to find what is causing the serious health problems that result from Congenital Fetal Hypothyroidism (CFH) (disruption of […]
Recycling center needs support
As a volunteer for Ravalli County Recycling (RCR), both on site and as a board member, I want to make sure my community knows some details about RCR. As a […]
Toys for Tots toy drive New toys are now being collected through Toys for Tots – local donations stay local! Look for boxes at these locations: Hamilton – Walgreens, […]
Bass Creek Recreation Area closed to trapping
By Michael Howell A conversation instigated by a woman who loves to walk her dog in the woods has, after months of consideration by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks […]
Commissioners adopt new public participation resolution
By Michael Howell The County Commissioners rescinded the county’s Public Participation Resolution and adopted a new one last week. The previous resolution was adopted in January 2004. A meeting […]
Water Right Compact meeting draws a crowd
By Michael Howell The Montana Reserved Water Rights Compact Commission has reached agreement between the federal and state governments and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes over water right […]
Message: Graduation really does matter
By Michael Howell In an effort to cut down on the number of students dropping out of the public school system, State Superintendent of Public Schools Denise Juneau put together […]
Open Letter to County Commissioners
We greatly appreciate the fact that the Board of County Commissioners took the time and made the effort, while codifying its Public Participation Resolution, to address Judge Langton’s order in […]
Next round
My very recent “Opinion” letter exchange with Jerry Haslip in the Star begs an important distinction. I am not writing about Socialism vs. Capitalism or Republican vs. Democrat. I […]
Warning about trapping dangers
Trappng is in full swing in Montana. Be aware – traps can be anywhere on Montana’s public lands. Recreational trapping season runs from September, 2012, through May, 2013, in […]
Truth about federal spending
Under Obama, federal spending is rising at the slowest pace since Dwight Eisenhower brought the Korean War to an end in the 1950s. Even hapless Herbert Hoover managed to […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Name Change of Tamara Theresa Bilinovich, Tamara Theresa Bilinovich, Petitioner Cause No. DV-12-518/3 Dept. No. 1 NOTICE OF […]
Auctions/Sales Vendors: You can still get a space at the Christmas Gift Fair, Dec. 7th and 8th in downtown Stevensville. Arts, Crafts and Home Based Business Showcase! $50 for the […]
Stevensville ‘Splendor on Main’ The Stevensville Main Street Association will host Splendor on Main on Saturday, December 8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Bank, 220 […]
Water Rights Compact reaches into the Bitterroot Valley
By Michael Howell The negotiating teams for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), the State of Montana, and the United States have completed a proposed Water Rights Compact and […]
Stevensville Airport annexation moves forward
By Michael Howell Step by step, the Stevensville Town Council is moving forward in a multi-pronged effort to annex the Stevensville Airport property. At its regular meeting on November 21, […]
North Burnt Fork Creek restoration continues
By Michael Howell Friends of the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (Friends of the Refuge) has donated $3,000 to Montana Trout Unlimited (Montana TU) to be used in an […]
Dog caught in trap at Florence Bridge Fishing Access site
By Michael Howell Last Monday, November 19, a Florence area resident was walking his dog at the Florence Bridge Fishing Access Site when his dog was caught in a […]