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 […]
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Sales/Auctions OUTFITTERS, TOUR GUIDES, and Recreational Vehicle Dealers: Be a part of the Northern Plains Outdoor Expo Feb. 8-10, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. www.NPoutdoorExpo.com, Jim Glines 605-390-9001. Habitat […]
‘Past is Prologue’ show explores painful heritage
By Michael Howell An exhibit of works by local photographer and digital artist Barbara Michelman is on display through the month of January at The Frame Shop on Main […]
Boulanger appointed to Senate District 44
By Michael Howell Darby resident Scott Boulanger was appointed by the Ravalli County Commissioners to fill the Senate District 44 seat recently vacated by Bob Lake who won […]
Senator Tester brings message of encouragement to young students
By Michael Howell Senator Jon Tester made a visit to Washington Middle School in Hamilton last week to offer some words of encouragement to Mrs. Gray’s first grade […]
Trapping of wolverines must stop
By Cathy Scholtens and Becky Howard, Stevensville Currently, Montana is the only state in the entire contiguous United States that still allows trapping of wolverine. Biologists believe that there may […]
Bitter taste in mouth
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 […]