Come this November, I will have voted in local, county, borough, state and national elections for 50 years as a registered independent voter in three states. Researching the deeds and […]
Archives for November 2, 2016
Group addresses homelessness in the Bitterroot
By Michael Howell Several non-profit organizations and agency representatives came together last spring to discuss the issue of homelessness in Ravalli County. While the problem is not obvious to the […]
Hamilton and Stevensville experience rash of commercial burglaries
By Michael Howell A rash of commercial burglaries of main street businesses in Stevensville may be coming to an end following the recent arrest of two juveniles. According to Stevensville […]
Commissioners discuss state legislative proposals
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners met last week with local legislators and prospective legislators, to discuss bills being proposed in the upcoming legislative session. Representative Ed Greef, running […]
Blue Devils finish second in soccer
It was maybe too much to ask. After all one of the Murphy’s laws of sports is that it’s tough to beat a good team three times in post season […]
Hamilton, Victor advance in football playoffs
With the post-season playoffs in full swing now, the two remaining football teams will hit the road this week for second round action. In Class A, Hamilton will travel to […]
Florence wins district tourney
The Lady Falcons of Florence continued their winning streak with two wins in the District 6B tournament and took the championship. They will advance to the Western B Divisional tournament […]
Judges support Judge Langton
This letter is in support of District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton. We feel this is one of the most important elective offices in Ravalli County. We as judges whole-heartedly endorse […]
Support for Arntzen
Spending on K-12 education takes up most of Montana’s state budget, and a significant portion of local property taxes also go to our schools. More importantly, educating our children is […]
Stevensville sets an example for Ravalli County
By Skip Kowalski, President, Bitterrooters for Planning Credit goes to Stevensville for updating its growth policy. Who knows where it will go or how well it will be received, […]
Response to Wilson
I would like to reply to Grace Wilson’s letter “If you do not like Trump” printed in the Bitterroot Star on October 12. I feel she and I want the […]
Support for Trump
Both major party presidential candidates have serious electability issues! Both have large egos. First – Trump has been accused of having temperamental issues, as well as negative female sexuality issues. […]
Think long and hard
November 8 could be the most important election in the lives of our descendants. They are the ones who will be most affected by our massive debt and leaders who […]
Making our public lands safer
Montana, as all of us who live here know, is a remarkable state, blessed with extraordinary natural resources. Glacier National Park is a jewel. Montana’s water network feeds the continent’s […]
Sportsmen, beware!
This year’s elections could have a huge and lasting impact on those of us that enjoy the benefits of our state’s river systems, including our beloved Bitterroot. Running for Supreme […]
Support for I-177
This election, more than any other, will tell the world what kind of people live in Montana. Should Donald Trump win our state, history will forever see us as a […]
Against I-177
Who is behind the anti-trapping Initiative, I-177? This threat to Montana’s hunting and trapping heritage is being driven by out-of-state animal rights activist groups such as PETA, ASPCA, Humane Society, […]
Response to Wood
I am writing in response to Floyd Wood’s letter of October 26. Floyd Wood stated that lethal conibear traps are used only in water, thus no one need be concerned […]
Veterans Day invitation
I would like to remind readers that November 11, 2016, is Veterans Day. This is the annual opportunity for members of our society to thank those who have served in […]
Don’t vote for Myers
In regards to Robert Myers’ candidacy for District Judge: Before casting your ballot, please remember that Myers is the legal representative/lawsuit creator for Ravalli County’s ex-appointed treasurer Valerie Addis/Scott/Stamey. In […]