Obituary: Garold (Gary) Fredericks
Garold (Gary) Fredericks, 66, of Worden, Montana, stepped into the arms of his Heavenly Father, on March 09, 2024, in Billings surround by his loved ones and close friends. Gary was born on August 13, 1957, in Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho, to Shirley Rea (Grier) and Donald Jack Fredericks. Gary was the oldest of three […]
Great Editorial This Week and Your Message Was Spot On!
Dear Editor, Great editorial this week and your message was spot on! Keep up the great work. I miss K. Kerns, but
Neither Initiative Establishes Rank-Choice Voting.
Dear Editor, What do constitutional initiatives CI-126 or CI-127 do? The petition language is: “CI-126 amends the Montana Constitution to provide a top-four primary election open to all voters and candidates followed by a general election. All candidates appear on a single primary election ballot, and the four candidates receiving the most votes advance to […]
It’s Time to Kick Them Out of the House–or in this Case, the Senate.
Dear Editor, You’ve got to hand it to the Jon Tester reelection campaign. After watching Jon on his tractor as the old Montana dirt farmer, he comes across as a big, fuzzy puppy you want to scratch behind the ears and tickle his cute little tummy. That Image is much more appealing than the reality […]
“This is Unconstitutional” Has Cecome a Frequently Used Phrase
Dear Editor, “This is unconstitutional” has become a frequently used phrase intended to subvert the logic and rational understanding of the Montana Constitution. When improperly applied, it perverts the intended checks and balances of our three-branch state government system. If a person, group, or political party doesn’t like the political content of an issue, they […]
This is the “Lynch” Campaign:
Dear Editor, I just read an opinion puff piece in the westernnews.com for Montana Supreme Court Candidate Jerry Lynch claiming that there have been advertisements that “resorted to baseless political attacks” from out of state interests and opponents. My question: where’s the
What Does Virginia Bryan look for in her Stories?
Dear Editor, Virginia Bryan of Yellowstone Valley Woman Magazine has written many stories about historic Billings women. She will talk about how she picks the subject of those stories, how she researched them, what she looks for to
Obituary: Georgia Coburn Moore
Georgia was born on March 18, 1937, to Lyndon and Lydia Coburn. She attended and graduated from Billings Senior High School. After graduation, she married Wally Henman and they had one son, Doug. After their divorce, she married the love of her life, Marion Moore, on June 20, 1969. She worked in Billings at Gibsons. […]
Yet I hope He Found Christ Before He Died
Dear Editor, Rev. Gene Douglas, I’m not taking exception to your commentary of 3-15-24, but I do question your remarks on salvation. Yes, John 3:16 is a favorite verse for some, and I believe it’s a verse that many will question, will be driven to read the Bible and hopefully accept Jesus as Saviour. I […]
Two “Crisp” thoughts;
Dear Editor, Two “Crisp” thoughts; My money is on the fact that David Crisp, the person, is a very nice, well intended, good hearted person. I personally read all of his columns; however, very seldom do I agree with his points more than I disagree. This past week, he referred to Donald […]