By Michael Howell Implementation of the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as Obamacare, has already begun to slowly unfold across the country. It has weathered a 16-day federal government […]
Archives for November 5, 2013
Local health care providers give medical aid to Tanzanians
By Jean Schurman For the third time in five years, Tim and Mary Nielsen of Florence made the trip to Tanzania in east Africa earlier this year. They were […]
Foss wants County to join American Lands Council
By Michael Howell Last week Commissioner Suzy Foss presented a proposal to her fellow commissioners to join the American Lands Council, an organization based in Utah, that is dedicated […]
Mitchell Slough portage route request sent to Conservation District
At a meeting last Thursday the Ravalli County Commissioners informed members of the Bitterroot River Protection Association (BRPA) that the group’s request for portage routes on Mitchell Slough north […]
Elk harvest slightly ahead of last season in our area
By Vivaca Crowser, MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks At the close of the first week of hunting season in west-central Montana, elk harvest is slightly ahead of last year, […]
In response to Commissioner Burrows’ concerns
Star Editorial Commissioner Jeff Burrows has asked the Bitterroot Star for some clarification concerning last week’s editorial dealing with the politicization of the county workforce and the blatant cronyism involved. […]
How shall we get there?
There is a group of our fellow Montanans who are missing out on some basic privileges. I’m not sure if people understand or are aware of what is going […]
Time to shut down Daines
Montana US Representative Steve Daines, and other Congressional Republicans, need to stop their brinkmanship and extortion tactics—simply get out of the way—and let our economy grow and prosper. The […]
Can’t ignore the big lies
A person is “fair minded” if they allow friends to tell little lies and still be friends. However, should they be “fair minded” when a president very likely knows […]
Jennifer B. Lint Boatwright Law Office, P.C. 1091 S. First Street Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-1385 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN RE THE […]
Sales/Auctions Blu-J Estate Sales! Look for green signs! View at www.bluejayestatesales.com 363-1600 November 6-9 4809 Hobblitt, Florence. West on Larry Creek, S. of Florence, Hwy 93. Special start time for […]
Turkey drive Stevensville Pantry Partners food bank is in need of turkeys for the Christmas Food Box Distribution. The Pantry is expecting to provide boxes to 380 families this […]
Hamilton advances to quarterfinals
The Hamilton Broncs football team will be on the road next week but at least they will still be playing. Hamilton defeated Polson, 24-21, and advances to the Class […]
Dream season ends for ‘Jackets
Dream season ends for ‘Jackets Stevensville’s dream season didn’t have the storybook ending they were hoping for on Saturday. Instead, in the rain and the wind, the Yellowjackets saw their […]
Victor wins, moves on
The Victor Pirates took their game to White Sulphur Springs on Saturday for a first round Class C playoff game. White Sulpher Springs was the No. 2 seed from […]
Corvallis still perfect at the net
The Corvallis Blue Devils maintained their perfect season with a win over Dillon on Saturday on the volleyball court. They will be the hosts for the Western A Divisional […]