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Forget the labels

January 20, 2016 by Guest Post

Thank you, Jerry Haslip, for your comment that conservatives think liberals have their heads in the sand and a tendency to think the sky is falling. Liberals probably feel exactly […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Not in my country

January 20, 2016 by Guest Post

Anyone believing that bringing Muslims into this country is a good idea isn’t looking at what’s happening in Europe. Europeans are horrified at rapes occurring by Muslim men against innocent […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Time to put ‘Christ’ back in Christian

January 12, 2016 by Guest Post

By Claire Kelly, Stevensville It is past time to put ‘Christ’ back into ‘Christian’. In four weeks, 2016 voting will commence with the Iowa Caucuses. News pundits predict Senator Ted […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Thanks to Florence community

January 12, 2016 by Guest Post

The Florence Civic Club thanks the many volunteers and anonymous gifting angels for their support in making the 2015 Share Tree and Toys for Tots projects successful again. In this […]

Filed Under: Opinion

The problem with liberals

January 12, 2016 by Guest Post

Never underestimate a liberal’s inability to rationalize, or their demonstrated ability to write volumes about inconsequential facts! Even when confronted by evidence that global cooling is not man caused, a […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Thanks from Legion Auxiliary

January 12, 2016 by Guest Post

The Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary Ravalli Unit 47 would like to say thank you to the following people who made decorating the cemetery in honor of our Veterans […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Here comes the whiny crybaby dance again

January 12, 2016 by Guest Post

As I’m watching Republicans and gun rights activists do their usual whiny crybaby dance, because President Obama took a reasonable step to protect human lives, I can’t help wonder why […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Let’s replace these guys!

January 12, 2016 by Guest Post

After hearing and reading that our ‘supposed representatives’ of this Ravalli County, the Commissioners, all five of them, once again voted to cost us taxpayers more money, I had to […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Put election info in both papers

January 12, 2016 by Guest Post

Perhaps in recent years, a Ravalli County Attorney has communicated to the Ravalli Commissioners to follow their duty and contract to place county advertisements in a newspaper which is being […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Thanks for public service

January 5, 2016 by Guest Post

We would like to take this opportunity to say a well deserved “thank you” to Gene Mim Mack, Bill Perrin, and Tim Hunter. We appreciate the time and effort that […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Outraged

January 5, 2016 by Guest Post

I am outraged and apoplectic! These damn commissioners need to be sued individually for failure to “fairly and honestly” represent the citizens of Ravalli County. Let’s take it out of […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Re: Legal notices

January 5, 2016 by Guest Post

Having served in the U.S. Navy for 26 years and having been frequently involved with the awarding of contracts, I am well aware that contracts can be awarded to other […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Apparent fiscal irresponsibility

January 5, 2016 by Guest Post

This letter regards the 12/23 Ravalli County Commissioners 5-0 vote to pay a lot more money in 2016 to place County Display and County Legal ads in fewer circulated newspapers. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Time to fix dysfunctional Lt. Gov office

January 5, 2016 by Guest Post

By Bob Brown, Helena If it’s broke, let’s fix it. That’s what Montanans need to do with our dysfunctional office of Lt. Governor. The dysfunction dates back for at least […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Commissioners still costing you money

December 30, 2015 by Guest Post

Star Editorial One has to wonder whether there was an ulterior motive in the County’s legal notice bidding process this year. Certainly the award of the bid to the Ravalli […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Praise for Zinke

December 29, 2015 by Guest Post

This year, access to Montana’s natural resources was threatened in Congress by agendas that simply don’t understand our traditions and heritage. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) became an […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Zinke’s gotta go

December 29, 2015 by Guest Post

Our congressman Ryan Zinke must be applauded for his legislation on behalf of veterans. On the other hand some of the other legislation he supports is not beneficial to Montanans. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Time to revisit growth policy

December 29, 2015 by Guest Post

A motorsports park on the north end of the county fairgrounds might be a good idea. It would provide a convenient location close to town for people who enjoy racing. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Collective Impact

December 29, 2015 by Guest Post

Collective Impact is the commitment of a group of stakeholders from different sectors committed to a common agenda for solving a specific social problem, using a structured form of collaboration. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Logging and politics

December 29, 2015 by Guest Post

There is a saying that has been well used up, but I am going to repeat it anyhow, here it is: the guy told the other fellow, be patient, things […]

Filed Under: Opinion

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