Dear Editor, Last Thursday I was traveling into Missoula for an appointment. As I was passing through Metropolitan Florence, a little after nine, I was startled as a red Team […]
Opinion
Not-so-happy anniversary
Dear Editor, I am wishing Montana a not so Happy Anniversary. It is now 15 years since my colleagues and I brought to the attention of the Montana Department of […]
Transparency
Dear Editor, The three new commissioners promised government transparency. I’m not sure we’re getting the transparency they were talking about, but we sure are seeing lots of transparency when it […]
Concern over recent airport decision
by Rich Morrisey, Corvallis – Several years ago, the FAA notified Ravalli County that the airport was unsafe according to its standards. The taxiway is too close to the runway […]
Commissioners causing real problems
Dear Editor, Many of you have probably been reading about the airport struggle. But more concerning than the airport issue is the conduct of the County Commissioners. Except for Greg […]
Support for medical marijuana
Dear Editor, I pick up the Star each Wednesday, never takes me long to read it, but it’s local, and it’s ours. On the back page of the May 5th […]
Thanks from Main Street
Dear Editor, The Stevensville Main Street Association Board of Directors would like to thank all of the wonderful people who donated to the “Pie in the Big Sky” Pie Auction […]
Legislators understand perfectly
Dear Editor, This is in reply to a letter called, “Legislators don’t understand connections.” Not only does the Legislator understand the obvious downward spiral financially our country and state are […]
For the People, by the People!
Dear Editor, What happened to that message in regard to Ravalli County Commissioners? It seems that this is to be completely ignored. They were elected to serve, not rule. Suzy […]
The real work
Dear Editor, While Republicans dither and diddle over Obama’s birth certificate, President Obama does the real and serious business of our country like national security – killing Osama bin Laden. […]
Is this what you want?
Dear Editor, You have to hand it to Republicans. No mincing of values or fiddling about where they stand, what their priorities are, or their agenda. It’s in-your-face unabashed boldness. […]
Thoughts on the 62nd session
Dear Editor, Here are some thoughts from my view of serving in the legislature, and an end of session update. Every legislative session since statehood has closed with the same […]
Lame excuse for a president
Dear Editor, On April 18, 2011, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service downgraded its outlook on the United States’ sovereign debt, expressing unprecedented doubts over the ability of Washington to bring […]
Megaloads will hurt local economy
Dear Editor, Missoula County’s small business owners have much to be thankful for with the Commissioners’ courageous and well-reasoned decision to join in a lawsuit to benefit our local economic […]
Attempts to infringe on our rights continue
by David A. Merrick, Corvallis – Now that the legislating period is nearly over it has become once again clear to me that all our local legislators tend to restrict […]
Thanks from Beta Sigma Phi
Dear Editor, The Ravalli County Beta Sigma Phi chapters thank the citizens and businesses of the Bitterroot Valley for their support of our annual Good Friday Tulip Sale. The local […]
Fake attack on President
Dear Editor, The other day Jeremiah Wright and Louis Farrakhan launched a verbal assault on Barack Obama. Shortly after those two racists attacked Obama, the spokesman for the New Black […]
Ravalli County Airport – DOA
Dear Editor, The first “act of decency” by Commissioner/Chairman J.R. Iman would be an apology to the Citizens of Ravalli County for the disrespectful, arrogant, non-transparent meeting which was conducted […]
Commissioners making mistake
Dear Editor, Open letter to Commissioners: This letter is written on behalf of my clients, ICAARE, and other concerned citizens regarding the proposed expansion of the Ravalli County Airport. The […]
Support for Ravalli County Airport improvements
by George Marshall, Flight Instructor, Aviation Safety Coordinator, Pilot, Airport Board member, Hamilton Growth and change do not come easily. There are always those who fear the passing of the […]