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Guest Post

Re: Eastside Hwy improvements

November 5, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Re: Eastside Hwy

November 5, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Do you call yourself a newspaper?

November 5, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Stop muddying the water

November 5, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

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Socialism being taught in our schools

November 5, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

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Thanks to GSK volunteers

November 5, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Burson

October 31, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Curtis

October 30, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Vote for your children’s future

October 29, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for fairgrounds levy

October 29, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

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Star Editorial – Hamilton Council to be commended

October 29, 2014 by Guest Post

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, […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Ray

October 29, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Democrats support women

October 29, 2014 by Guest Post

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, […]

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Support for Burson

October 29, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Truth about Obama

October 29, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Ray, Jim Bailey

October 29, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Lewis

October 29, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

County budgeting and taxes

October 29, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Best choices

October 29, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Ostrander

October 29, 2014 by Guest Post

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 […]

Filed Under: Opinion

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