Dear Editor, There were two county-budget pieces published in the Ravalli Republic Monday, Sept. 26 that need real-world clarifications. In the interest of good journalism—to provide enough information to the […]
Solutions to county budget problems
Dear Editor, The three new county commissioners – Stoltz, Foss and Kannenwisher – have either completely reneged on their campaign pledges or they’ve lied to us. Specifically, they pledged […]
Ideas to fix county’s problems
Dear Editor, Here straight from county records are some of the annual costs borne by taxpayers for our current county commissioners: Salaries ($262,849); Social Security & Medicare Taxes ($20,108); […]
Medigap alert
Dear Editor, If you own a Medicare Supplement, know someone who does, or know anyone about to turn 65, this is important information. It has to do with the […]
Species introduction
Dear Editor, I read Mr. Glenn Kimball’s article in the Sept. 14th issue of the Star regarding “species introduction”. The following are my thoughts and suggestions regarding subject problems. […]
A right to our future
By EMILY DOWNING (Journalism), KIP BECKWITH (Resource Conservation), NEIL BENNET (Mathematics), WILLOW COEFIELD (Political Science), DAVE WISE (Environmental Studies), SHANNON HAWTHORNE (Nature Based Tourism), MATTHEW DUNKLE (Aquatic Wildland Restoration and […]
Pumpkin carving contest Call for Jack-O-Lanterns! First Friday, October 7, there will be a contest for the best carved and decorated Jack-O-Lanterns. In partnership with SASS and the Scarecrow […]
Sales/Auctions RETIREMENT AUCTION: Saturday, Oct. 8, 10am, 141 Springdale Lane, Townsend, MT. Spraying equipment/trucks, pumps/tanks/hoses, fire truck, semi trailers, boats, shop equipment, vintage auto glass shop, antiques/collectibles. Listing/photos: www.stevemandeville.com/208.html 406-439-5793. […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELEANOR R. ALBERT, Deceased. Probate No. DP 11-81 Dept. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
Restoration of historic Sula school celebrated
The Sula Community Historical Society held a community barbecue on Saturday, September 24 to celebrate the restoration of the Sula Community School House which was built in 1897 to […]
Lone Rock students to visit China
By Michael Howell Ever wonder what life is like on the other side of the world? A group of Lone Rock School students is going to find out next […]
New mayor in Stevensville
By Michael Howell The Stevensville Town Council appointed Gene Mim Mack to serve out the remaining term of former mayor Lew Barnett, who recently resigned in the face of what […]
Justice staff cuts in district court
By Michael Howell Ravalli County District Court Judge Jeffrey Langton heard testimony for most of the day on Friday, September 23, in the case filed by Justices of the […]
Requests to see human rights complaints will go to hearing
At least five parties, including the Bitterroot Star, have requested copies of the Human Rights Complaints filed by Deputy County Attorney Geoff Mahar against County Attorney Bill Fulbright and […]
Bait fishermen need a place too
Dear Editor, There are more of us than you think. I’m not talking about German Brown trout in the Bitterroot River, it’s the number of bait fisherman that like […]
Support for Keystone Pipeline
Dear Editor, As a lifelong Montana resident, I feel the need to write concerning the approval process of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. As I am sure you are […]
Why the forests are burning
Dear Editor, Okay, class, it is time for a test question: Why does the Forest Service let the forests burn now? No Suzy, it is not because they are lazy. […]
Collecting clothes for homeless
Dear Editor, I live in Stevensville, and attend the United Methodist Church. I am collecting blankets, bedding, hats, gloves and coats of any size for adults and children who […]
Thanks from fair board
Dear Editor, On behalf of the Ravalli County Fair Commission I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the 2011 Ravalli County Fair one […]
Obama’s game
Dear Editor, Obama’s Game (Great American Marxist Experiment) is over, a failure. Marxism goes against the basic human instincts that freedm is a natural, God-given right, that what you […]