By Michael Howell The effort by local government bodies to shore up a deal between several Ravalli County shippers and Montana Rail Link (MRL) to keep the rail line […]
‘The perfect storm’ for elk decline in HD 250
By Michael Howell On a visit to the Bitterroot Valley last week, Dr. Robert Ream, Chairman of the state Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission, came prepared with a power […]
Floodplain administrator lands job as road department administrator
By Michael Howell Ravalli County Floodplain Administrator Eric Anderson has accepted a job as Ravalli County Road and Bridge Department Administrator. Anderson was hired the day after the commissioners […]
Problem with newspapers
I think we all owe a thank you to the Howells for their willingness to publish controversial letters in the Star newspaper. I am sure they both disagree with most […]
We the people
Our government, national and state legislatures, have a paternalistic attitude toward we the people. They treat us like little children who are incapable of ever making valid decisions about […]
Re: Obama
After reading Hazel A. Smith’s 3/21/2012 letter in the Star, I felt it necessary to comment. Should Obama say that he was the first person to set foot on […]
More Biblical interpretations
“Thou shalt not steal” (Exodus 20:15). Thus God states in the 8th commandment that theft is wrong. But what is theft? All can agree that theft is taking something […]
Level of discourse
It’s hard to form a response to the level that county politics/government has reached. Regarding the recent goings on with the Commissioners and the Planning Board, it appears any […]
Have we had enough extremist shenanigans yet?
By Bill LaCroix, Victor At the time of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 there were a little over 800 anti-government “patriot/ militia” groups in the U.S., who defined themselves […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In re the Marriage of: Tara Leilani Ellis, Petitioner, and Jor-El Ellis, Respondent Cause No. DR-12-37 Dept. 2 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE […]
Sales/Auctions Garage Sale – Sat. April 7, 8:00 AM. Hunting, fishing, camping, skiing clothes and gear. Float tube, boxes of flies, and packs. ping pong table, maytag washer/dryer. Electric stove, […]
Wednesday, April 4 Bowhunter education class Bowhunter education classes are planned for several Ravalli County communities this spring. Schedules are available online at fwp.mt.gov where students can also register. […]
‘The Brewmeister is in’
New brewery opens nears Stevensville By Michael Howell It’s been a long time coming, but the taps are finally flowing at Wildwood Brewery. Not only is the beer organic, […]
Planning Board hears about Agenda 21
Board member resigns By Michael Howell With no subdivisions to deal with, Wednesday’s regularly scheduled meeting of the Ravalli County Planning Board was set to hear a presentation from Commissioner […]
Hamilton commits $10,000 to keep rail line open
Stevensville hesitates over $30,000 commitment By Michael Howell The Hamilton City Council, despite criticism voiced by Mayor Jerry Steele, voted unanimously on March 20 to commit $10,000 to the […]
Two valley banks merge
By Michael Howell As of January 1, 2012, two local community banks, Ravalli County Bank and Bitterroot Valley Bank, have merged their operations. Although retaining their separate names and offices, […]
Stevi superintendent takes Helena job
By Michael Howell After a lengthy review process involving over twenty applicants and two separate interviews, Stevensville School District Superintendent Kent Kultgen was awarded a job contract, starting this July, […]
Planning Board made right decision on prayer
By Elliott Oppenheim, Lolo I note with interest that the Planning Board did not approve prayer prior to its meetings. Phyllis Bookbinder’s view is upheld and sound and well reasoned. […]
Libertarians storm Democratic Party
Well, Hallelujah! Seven uber conservatives, after helping to engineer the takeover of the Republican Party in Ravalli County, have filed to become precinct committee men or women for the […]
Discouraged and ready to give up… perhaps
The Ogallala Aquifer isn’t worth fighting over. Agricultural poisons long ago tainted the ground and drinking water. People don’t even taste it anymore; they’ve adapted. Rain, nor snow, nor […]