By Stanley Schroeder, Hamilton Are our Ravalli County commissioners working for you? Instead of a laser focus on a smart, fair budget and creating jobs, their crosshairs are on wolves […]
Opinion
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 […]
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 […]
Obama’s plans not new
Dear Editor, Obama’s recently stated plans are not new, including: 1. Increasing tax revenue, plus demanding that rich Americans pay a “fair share” of their income, 2. Increasing spending, 3. […]
Rebutting King on Williams
Dear Editor, Eleanor Roosevelt is quoted as having said: “Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” It seems to fall into the latter that Bruce […]
Taxpayers should be outraged
Dear Editor, Another blackmail lawsuit. This time our district judges suing our commissioners. Grow up people, the County has no money! I don’t know about you, but I’ve had […]
Yes, we should be outraged
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. […]