Judy Hoy is a strange bird, you might say. But I have noticed over my lifetime that people who live and work very closely with animals end up being a bit strange, especially when viewed from the hardcore anthropocentric world view that has come to dominate these days. That is the world view in which […]
Archives for November 13, 2018
Some good news about Stevensville, finally
Star Editorial The Stevensville Town Council, or at least two of its members, have appointed Jerry Phillips to fill the vacancy created when Raymond Smith resigned. Councilmembers Stacie Barker and Robin Holcomb, after moving to appoint Jim Crews, voted against their own motion after hearing from residents of Crews’ own Ward 2. (Council President […]
Recognizing Dale Burk’s legacy
By Roger Mitchell, Stevensville Dale Burk was one of the first people I became acquainted with after I moved to the Bitterroot from Jacksonville, Florida, over eight years ago. Eventually, I met other members of his family, including his wife Patty, for whom I developed a soft spot in my heart. She is a […]
Optimism
By Archie Thomas & Merry Schrumpf, Corvallis The majority of Montanans had the common sense to return Jon Tester to the senate. Good for us. All Montanans sleep safer tonight knowing 5000 troops are on our southern border ready for the terrorist caravan’s arrival in 60 days. Montanans bask in the glory of four presidential […]
Where’s all the protest?
By Mike Miller, Stevensville I saw this public Facebook post after the elections from a guy named Jim Skelton; it read: “Republicans lost the house last night. Today there are no riots, no protests, no videos of large groups of voters sobbing uncontrollably, no grief counselors were sent to schools, no celebrities threatening to move […]
Pleasant polling place
By Carolyn Cook, Election Judge, Stevensville With all the negativity and animosity that surrounded the campaign, I was not looking forward to working as an election judge at the Stevensville Polling Place. I was pleasantly surprised at the congenial atmosphere that pervaded the polls. Friends were greeting friends they hadn’t seen for some time with hugs […]
Vote them out
By Hattie Farrell, Stevensville I attended the November 8 meeting of the Stevensville Town Council. I spoke at the meeting about Jim Crews being considered for the council as he had been voted out of office. As soon as the public comment period ended, Robin Holcomb raised her hand and nominated Jim Crews and Stacie […]
A RINO?
By Jerry Haslip, Victor Allen B. Gates wrote another verbose diatribe containing blistering commentary about President Trump’s leadership qualities, as contained in his November 7, 2018 letter in the Bitterroot Star. Rather than wasting space specifying negative detail about Gates’ letter, I will merely state that Gates writes like liberal Democrats Pelosi and Schumer talk. […]
20th century success story
By Bruce King, Hamilton Recently I received a book from a friend who grew up in Denmark, and married an American in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Denmark. The title is “Britain’s Victory, Denmark’s Freedom.” The story line elaborates on all the aviators who made their way to England and Scotland from South Africa, […]
No closer to truth or justice
By David A. Merrick, Corvallis Once again, an election is over and once again, nothing will change. Neither Truth or Justice was an issue and hasn’t been for much of American history. The American people have lost again and may not realize it until the national bank fails colossally. Be aware, it will! Since 1960 […]
Real Estate Taxes Due
NOTICE The first half of the 2018 Real Estate Taxes are due payable before 5 PM, November 30, 2018. We now have a Night Drop located at North end of Administration Building in drive through. Mail payments must be postmarked by November 30, 2018 or the payment will be returned for penalty and interest. Please […]
Mobile Home Taxes Due
NOTICE The second half of the 2018 Mobile Home Taxes are due payable before 5 pm November 30, 2018. We now have a Night Drop located at North end of Administration Building in drive through. Mail payments must be postmarked by November 30, 2018 or the payment will be returned for penalty and interest. Please […]