By Michael Howell Having heard some rumors about the resolution of a road dispute up Eight Mile Road and Woodchuck involving the developers of the Saddle Hill subdivision, a Bitterroot […]
Stevensville Town Council: Bullying investigation issue put to rest
By Victoria Howell The Stevensville Town Council will not be pursuing an investigation into allegations of bullying. After a lengthy discussion of the issue at the October 11 regular meeting, […]
Inappropriate question
Dear Editor, Local newspapers report that Commissioner Kanenwisher “pointed to a twofold increase in juvenile detentions”. He asked if the increase in juvenile arrests had anything to do with the […]
Montana 33rd on child well-being
Dear Editor, Earlier this month, the Annie E. Casey Foundation released its 2011 KIDS COUNT Data Book, the leading report on the status and well-being of children in the U.S. […]
A forgotten treasure
Dear Editor, In the September 28th issue of the Bitterroot Star editorial section, there was a commentary written by H.E. “Red” Caldwell, president of the Bitterroot Valley Historical Society […]
Praise for Stevi production
Dear Editor, I was attracted to a playbill that triggered my interest…a musical comedy based on a well-known Agatha Christie mystery plot, “Ten Little Indians”, or otherwise known as “And […]
Sacrifice required
Dear Editor, As a proud great grandmother I care about my family’s future and my country’s. I grew up during the Depression. I sacrificed like all Americans did during […]
Wrong fire policy
Dear Editor, The firestorm seemed endless. You could see it lapping over the top of the Sapphire Mountains. A spot fire that could have been put out became a raging […]
Don’t forget folks with mental illness
By Star Jameson, Hamilton We are fortunate in this valley to have a full spectrum of mental health services for folks experiencing loss, depression, suicidal thoughts, mania and other of […]
Red Ribbon poetry contest As part of Red Ribbon Week 2011, Western MT Addiction Services and Tobacco Free Ravalli are hosting the Red Ribbon Poetry Mash! Write a simple […]
Clubs and Groups Hamilton Senior Center activities Monday – 11:45 lunch, cloggers at 1:30 p.m.; bingo on 1st & 3rd weeks, pinochle on 2nd week, 7 p.m. […]
NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY RAVALLI COUNTY BANK, A MONTANA BANKING CORPORATION AKA RAVALLI COUNTY BANK-MAIN BANK VS. SARAH JANE BERRYHILL, ANDREW L. JOHNSON, MADISON C. JOHNSON, […]
Sales/Auctions OFFERED AT AUCTION 10/30/11, 2:00pm: Two +/-50’x130’ lots, one w/house, 613 Eisenhower Street SW, Ronan, Montana. www.montanalandauctions.com Russell Pederson 406-939-2501. AUCTION 10/29/11 HELENA; Nice smaller haying […]
Red Ribbon poetry contest As part of Red Ribbon Week 2011, Western MT Addiction Services and Tobacco Free Ravalli are hosting the Red Ribbon Poetry Mash! Write a simple […]
Clubs and Groups Hamilton Senior Center activities Monday – 11:45 lunch, cloggers at 1:30 p.m.; bingo on 1st & 3rd weeks, pinochle on 2nd week, 7 p.m. Tuesday […]
Liberal policies bad for America
Dear Editor, I just returned from a visit to the East Coast to see Mom and all the relatives. My Mom is 96 now, in good health, full of […]
Reserve judgment on Pastor Himes
Dear Editor, I am writing about articles in the Ravalli Republic concerning Harris Himes. They first had an article quoting the allegations from the court (that is all they are) […]
Education key to understanding
Dear Editor, October 11 is National Coming Out Day. Since 1988 this date has been observed nationally and internationally to promote awareness of the issues and rights of LGBT (lesbian, […]
Everyone’s disappointed
Bitterroot citizens of all sizes, shapes, and political stripes are justly bewildered, disappointed, and angry with the decisions of the majority of our Ravalli County Commissioners. The “majority” I speak […]
Sheriff tells commissioners to back off
By Michael Howell Following a meeting with the Ravalli County Commissioners on Monday, October 3, concerning the closure of the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) and the need to provide transportation […]