Happy Holidays! What a great Christmas it’s been. It doesn’t get better than spending time with family and friends, and skiing in deep powder. Even got a couple nice presents—some […]
Junk science
Global warming being caused by greenhouse gases = global BS! Let’s apply some logic to the theory that greenhouse gas increases cause global warming. If greenhouse gas increases cause global […]
Compelled to respond
And yet another letter to the editor that needs a response. Where to begin? The claim was made that responsible gun owners produce less crime and that “libs” paint them […]
Random questions
It was asked, “Why would I believe a Muslim?” I ask, why would I believe a Christian or want them in this country? I have read the Bible that says […]
A message apropos of the season
By Roger Mitchell, Stevensville Peace on Earth, good will toward men! At this time of year, when hearts soften and strangers are looked on more kindly, our outlook is influenced […]
Today’s wilderness challenge
By Stewart Brandborg, Hamilton As a Montanan I am blessed to live in a place of incomparable beauty and wealth of natural resources. In appreciation of that I find myself […]
Re: willingness to meet
First, Quran 5.80 says those who befriend unbelievers will abide in hell. It also says they can lie. So why would I believe a Muslim? You want peace, what about […]
Counterpoint
The Gibneys and I seem to be on a roll — not a bad thing, because we all need to air our thoughts. That’s how we get to know each […]
Clarification
I would like to thank the Bitterroot Star for publishing the excellent article regarding the Board of Health’s consideration of the birth defects and other health issues on newborn babies. […]
Re: climate change
While Paris climate talks are underway, here at home Republicans are becoming ever-more isolated, marginalized, and discredited when it comes to climate change. They’re still in denial and refuse to […]
More guns would help
It was a very tragic event that took place in CA where 14 people died. If someone had a gun they could have defended themselves and perhaps a few others. […]
Willingness to meet essential for peace
Out-quoted, by golly! And me a lapsed academic! Well done, Donna! But I can’t credit you as an expert unless you are willing to meet and talk openly and have […]
Frustrated
I am rereading an article from the Bitterroot Star dated October 21, 2015 regarding Patty Walters who received the 2015 Courage Award from SAFE. I am late in responding, but […]
Commissioner’s explanation doesn’t ring true
By Patti Eldredge, Victor I appreciate Jeff Burrows’ editorial piece in October attempting to explain the commissioners’ $675K settlement with Big Sky Development in May 2014, and their $300K settlement […]
Time to find cause of increasing birth defects
By Judy Hoy, Stevensville At their next meeting, the Ravalli County Board of Health will discuss the significant increase in birth defects on human babies and other young animals. They […]
Re: recent articles about wildfire
For more than ten years, the Bitter Root Resource Conservation and Development Area has provided free forestry consultation and up to a 50% cost share for private landowners wishing to […]
Thanks from museum
The volunteer Board of the Ravalli County Museum along with Executive Director Tamar Stanley and staff would like to thank the family of George “Stag” Vogt and wife Jo, and […]
Impact of shopping local highlighted this Saturday
By Wayne Gardella, SBA Montana District Director As the voice for our nation’s entrepreneurs, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates all small businesses on a daily basis. When our […]
Case for thinning our forests
Silviculture is a specialized field of forestry that is concerned with the long term health and productivity of a stand of trees, or many stands of trees. While a forester’s […]
Most Muslims aren’t extremists
I was pleased to hear that our governor declined to join others who want to deny Syrians and other people escaping the violence in their part of the world entry […]