We are in essential agreement with the letter written by Cheryl Holden Rice of Stevensville published in the Bitterroot Star on October 15, which deals with the impending construction of […]
Re: Eastside Hwy
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) proposes to rebuild 5.8 miles of MT 203 Eastside Highway, roughly from Hidden Valley Road to the southern reaches of Lee Metcalf National Wildlife […]
Do you call yourself a newspaper?
As a trained journalist, I must say your recent issue’s coverage of the “big box store” controversy was downright shameful. Your front-page story covering Hamilton resident Clover Quinn’s petition was […]
Stop muddying the water
In March, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers proposed a rule to close loopholes in the Clean Water Act that have left more than half […]
Socialism being taught in our schools
Editor’s Note: The following letter is published exactly as submitted. I just had a friend tell me his granddaughter brought home a text book from school that said we have […]
Thanks to GSK volunteers
Many non-profit organizations are always needing volunteer help with getting projects done and that includes Safe Haven Llama & Alpaca Sanctuary. GSK Orange Days were held on October 1st and […]
Support for Burson
The contrast between candidates for 4th District Ravalli County Commissioner — Clint Burson and Jeff Burrows — could not be greater. In contrast to Jeff Burrows, who’s family business apparently […]
Support for Curtis
I recently had the opportunity to hear Amanda Curtis speak and came away impressed by her strength, intellect, and grasp of the issues facing our state and country. Contrary to […]
Vote for your children’s future
People of Montana, the candidates you vote for this election will affect whether your children and grandchildren will have a future. A recent report shows that total wildlife numbers on […]
Support for fairgrounds levy
I am writing to encourage everyone to vote YES on the Fairgrounds Levy that will be on the ballot in November. We have a wonderful County Fair here and I […]
Star Editorial – Hamilton Council to be commended
Last week, the Hamilton City Council unanimously approved the following proclamation. This statement was made in response to the possibility of a ‘big box’ store, purported to be a Walmart, […]
Support for Ray
I’m writing this letter in support of Jennifer Bedey Ray’s effort to serve the citizens of Ravalli County as Justice of the Peace, Department #1. I think the voters of […]
Democrats support women
Women voters and fathers, brothers, husbands, and partners who have a woman in their life who they care about and love: Democrats up and down the ballot, local to national, […]
Support for Burson
Ravalli County voters have important ballots to cast by 8 pm on November 4th and I am worried. Two years ago many people in this county voted according to what […]
Truth about Obama
Republicans want to make the November elections about Obama, Obamacare, and the economy. I wholeheartedly agree. Take Obamacare. Ten million more Americans have insurance because of Obamacare—a blessing for many […]
Support for Ray, Jim Bailey
After attending the candidate forum in Hamilton on Oct. 8 any reasonable person would conclude that Jennifer Bedey Ray is the only responsible candidate for the Justice of the Peace […]
Support for Lewis
Most of us would like to see the federal deficit brought under control so this country could be on sound footing again. Warren Buffet stated that he could end the […]
County budgeting and taxes
In June of 20l4 the Ravalli County Commissioners, following due consideration, decided to pass a levy to pay for the settlement of a lawsuit with Big Sky Development, LLC for […]
Best choices
On Wednesday, October 8, I attended the candidates’ forum conducted by Glenda Wiles in Hamilton. I welcomed the opportunity to hear the candidates for the open seats on the County […]
Support for Ostrander
I begin this letter by stating that I am a registered Republican, residing in Ravalli County District Five. After careful review of the information provided about each of the two […]