By Michael Howell At its last meeting on Wednesday, March 7, the Ravalli County Planning Board discussed the possibility of scheduling a prayer as part of the regularly scheduled items […]
Real reason for higher gas prices
Gas prices are rising at the pump and becoming the center of our national focus. Who gets credit for this unwelcome news? Suspects include Iran, the Straits of Hormuz, and […]
Reasons to abolish death penalty
I am moved by Warren ‘Dite’ Little’s letter in the Missoulian, March 12, 2012. As a parent who has had her own son die before his time, I share some […]
Refreshing facts about Obama
I’m a natural skeptic. Always have been. As a child of the Depression and now a great grandmother, I’ve always been one to question and demand facts when things seem […]
My ten reasons to re-elect Pres. Obama
1. Character – Pres. Obama is a statesman, reasoned, mature, optimistic, morally responsible, doesn’t kneejerk or saber-rattle, unflappable in the face of crisis, unfair slurs, and a deadlocked Congress. 2. […]
False claims
Montana State Senator Bruce Tutvedt of Kalispell should stand up for the truth, not right wing blather. I fear he was intentionally misleading in his Ravalli Republic letter on 3/11/12. […]
Thanks to River’s Mist
The Stevensville High School Art program would like to publicly acknowledge the River’s Mist Gallery in Stevensville, owned by Gretchen Spiess. Gretchen donated her gallery for the month of […]
Regs provide essential protection for small business
By Brian McGregor, owner, Silver Dollar Saloon, Butte A guy walks into a bar and says, “ouch.” Now, you might be thinking that’s a really bad one-liner. Actually, I was […]
Diaper drive In a neighbor helping neighbor effort, First Baptist Church in Stevensville is collecting diapers and wipes for those in need. Drop off your donations at First Baptist Church […]
Vet clinic offers laser therapy
By Jean Schurman We all hurt when our animal hurts, especially if it is an old dog or a beloved cat. Just like humans, these animals suffer from […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JOYCE E. MILLER, Deceased. Cause No. DP-12-13 Dept. No. 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
Sales/Auctions Estate Sale 417 Mission, Stevi, Mar. 16th 8-4, 17th 9-3, 18th 10-2 (l/2 price). Complete living estate of Ozma Morrall. Everything must be sold, including the house! All household […]
Bounty on predators proposed
By Michael Howell A loosely organized group of livestock owners is currently gathering signatures on a petition that would place a bounty on predators in Ravalli County. The petition […]
Locals legends nominated to Cowboy Hall of Fame
Two Ravalli County men have been nominated for induction into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center for 2012. Pete Sacks, Corvallis, has been nominated in […]
Bitterroot and Bakken linked
By Michael Howell One alternative to the very difficult enterprise of creating jobs in the Bitterroot Valley is to take Bitterrooters to where the jobs are…and bring them back […]
Beavers taking toll on refuge
By Michael Howell It’s not only the river that is eating away at the banks of the river on the south end of the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, there […]
County sign ordinance being revised
By Michael Howell The Ravalli County Commissioners are currently considering changes to the county’s “Off-Premise Outdoor Advertising Ordinance” which was adopted in June of 2000 following a series of […]
Improvements scheduled for Fairgrounds Road
By Michael Howell Fairgrounds Road has the highest use of any road in the City of Hamilton except Highway 93 and sometimes Marcus Street. Traffic volumes measure about 7,300 […]
Ten reasons to vote for Obama
In Jerry Haslip’s letter to the Star on 2/22/12 he listed 10 reasons NOT to vote for President Obama this November. After reading his “Top 10,” I believe he made […]
In defense of anti-gay position
Calling sin, sin is not evil. If it is Jesus was the greatest evil. Throughout the ages leaders who call sin what it is generate a lot of hate and […]