The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) by letter on May 10 that the agency has determined that the law passed by the Legislature […]
Archives for May 2022
Sapphire Community Health recognized for efforts during Covid
by Nathan Boddy Janet Woodburn, CEO at Sapphire Community Health in Hamilton, says that she is proud that her organization was able to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Beekeepers of the Bitterroot: beekeeping provides sweet payoff
by Nathan Boddy One of this year’s winners at the International Wildlife Film Festival was a production by wildlife film maker, Martin Dohrn, called, “My Garden of 1000 bees.” The […]
Florence, Corvallis softball teams’ wins continue
by Scott Sacry Several Bitterroot Valley softball teams participated in the Laverne Combo Softball Invitational on Friday, May 13th, and Saturday, May 14th in Butte. Florence-Carlton continued their recent dominance, […]
Track Roundup
by Scott Sacry District 6B Florence-Carlton’s track & field teams competed in the District 6B meet at the Missoula County Stadium on May 13th & 14th. The Florence girls […]
Thanks
by Wayne Rusk, Candidate for HD 88, Corvallis Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out with support and encouragement this last week. You may have seen the recent […]
HD88 patriot or politician?
by Becky Schlip, Stevensville That is an easy answer for a Patriot who loves this country and is seeing it destroyed from within by politicians. I believe in our nation’s Constitution […]
Support for Rusk
by Chris Hoffman, Former Ravalli County Sheriff, Corvallis I am compelled to write a letter in support of Wayne Rusk. The race has come to my attention because of the public and […]
‘There be dragons’
by Ed Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville The old map makers gave such a warning to sailors as they entered uncharted waters. We are entering uncharted political waters and we may […]
Support for Mell
by Anne Marie Gurney, Stevensville I am not a “political” person, but I wanted to let the community know about my personal experience with a candidate for County Attorney, Joan Mell. […]
Support for Mell
by Michael Ames, Retired (26 yrs.) Detective, Pierce County Sheriff’s Dept., Camano, WA Re: Joan Mell for Ravalli County Attorney I have known Joan for approximately 15 years. She is a well-known supporter […]
Support for Mell
by Glenda Nissen, Retired (20 yrs) Detective, Sheriff’s Department, Tacoma, WA Re: Joan Mell for Ravalli County Attorney The voters in Ravalli County, particularly law enforcement, need to know that Joan Mell defends […]
Support for Rusk
by Patricia Earnest, Stevensville If you want someone to represent you with conservative constitutional values who is a man of faith, vote for Wayne Rusk. He supports our Constitution and rule […]
Support for Rusk
by Ken Payne, Hamilton Over the past several years I’ve had numerous discussions with Wayne Rusk. While not always in agreement with him I have found him to be well […]
Maturity
by Teresa Larsen, Victor In response to Thomas Tunny’s letter in the Wed., May 11, 2022, issue of the Bitterroot Star entitled “Recount demanded”, I would like to point out to […]
Women are not chattel
by Linda Schmitt, Corvallis Montana women are not chattel. This is not a state for wimps. Freedom and independence are deeply held values, along with family bonds and reverence for God. […]
Attend O’Connor concert, fight human trafficking
by Chuck Stranahan, Corvallis When I heard that 3-time Grammy Award Winner violinist, fiddler, and composer, the great Mark O’Connor, was going to perform again locally I didn’t want to miss […]
Support for Rusk
by Karen and Tom Round, Florence My wife’s and my families have been residents of Florence in what is Montana House District 88 for over 50 years. While living in Florence […]
Truth be told
by Alan Lackey, Candidate for HD 88, Stevensville In a letter to the editor on May 11, 2022 titled “Support for Rusk”, Ron Wirth, in his zeal to discredit me, left out […]
Shirley Jean Johnson
1939 – 2021 Lolo – Shirley Jean Johnson, 82, of Lolo, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at her home with her many nieces and nephews by her side. […]