By Carlotta Grandstaff Compared to what was to come, the weather on the Thursday before the Memorial Day weekend weather was mildly inclement: light sprinkles, intermittent sun, jackets on, […]
Archives for June 2012
Hamilton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan ready for review
By Michael Howell An initial draft of the proposed Hamilton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan is now available for public review and comment. The company hired by the city to help […]
Retired teachers carry on with commitment to helping kids learn
By Jean Schurman It’s been said it takes a village to raise a child. In Florence, a community is making the difference to about 20 students each year. The […]
Agenda 21 definitely poses no threat
I’ve covered the United Nations for 7 years as a reporter, and I must say, of all the perceived international threats to American freedom, I find the Agenda 21 […]
Ug-Lee
Recently, a gentleman in Stevensville wrote the Star about newspapers. His opinion of Lee newspapers was correct but his overall criticism much too mild–good people sometimes have a problem […]
Today’s progressive intellectuals
A government-employed doctor was brought before a House Committee investigating federal propaganda operations. When questioned whether his public speeches presented both sides of the discussion touching compulsory national health […]
More in response to LaCroix
In response to Mr. Bill LaCroix’s letter which appeared in the April 25, 2012 issue of the Bitterroot Star: 1. I normally do not dignify ad hominem comments/letters (attacking […]
LaCroix responds
Mr. Ciliberti’s infatuation with far-right “Agenda 21” conspiracy theories is not about me, as he inferred in his diatribe. But since he mentioned my name, I’ll take him up […]
Focus on the negative
Questions below highlight negative things in our world today: 1. Why are far too many people unemployed in the USA? 2. Why is our economy on the brink of disaster? […]
Support for Fairtax plan
Can’t we all just tell the truth? There they go, they are at it again. Someone is again saying, “Tax the Rich, Tax the Rich!” In answer Another Someone […]
What happened?
I used to look forward to reading your paper and enjoying the letters people wrote. Now, things have changed! Everything is about the political machine and the puppets who […]
Market needs our help
It’s Saturday morning, what to do? Hmmm… I find myself once again at our Stevi Farmers Arts & Crafts Market. I represent Sweetbottom Design Studio, a group of valley […]
Help sought for burglary victim
I wish to start this letter as stating I am proud to be an American, also known as a citizen of the United States of America. I am also […]
MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY R. CUSHMAN, JR., Deceased. Probate No. DP 12-38 Dept. 1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS […]
Sales/Auctions MOVING SALE – Saturday, June 9, 8 AM-12 Noon, 1709 Creekside Drive, Stevensville. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, Friday, June 8, 8 AM-6 PM, Saturday, June 9, 8 AM-4 PM, 286 […]
Call for artists Bitterroot Art Guild is seeking vendors for “Art in the Park” July 27 and 28 at Legion Park in Hamilton. The application fees will go to […]
State Jr. High Rodeo Finals held in Hamilton
About 66 junior high students from across Montana gathered at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday for the Montana High School Rodeo Assoc. Jr. High Division State […]
Sports Talk – Class of 2012, time to take your bow
It’s official; the Classes of 2012 have left the building. Their lockers cleaned out, the books turned in; these young adults are now ready to face the next steps […]