Taxpayers are also to blame for not speaking up and demanding officials do regular maintenance before things go to hell.
Dear Editor, Maintenance – our friend Webster defines it thus: to preserve or keep in a particular state or condition; the preservation and upkeep of buildings, roads and machinery. There are those in city and county, public and private places who do not seem to understand that definition. In private places we […]
Five Things I Miss Growing Up as a Kid
Dear Editor, Not trying to be nostalgic, but for the sake of humility, here are five things I miss growing up as a kid: – sonic booms – passenger travel by train – bottles of pop (and the refund) – phone booths
Conflict in the Middle East is a War Between Cultures
Dear Editor, The conflict in the Middle East is a war between cultures. Our Judeo-Christian traditions come from the old republics of Greece and Rome where each individual citizen was respected and had a say, a vote. In contrast Authoritarian Societies value the state (Communist countries as Russia, China) or the tribe (American Indians, Arabs, “Islam”) more […]
Obituary: Mary Anne Souza
Mary Anne Souza passed away peacefully, with family at her side and Elvis Presley singing in the background, on Feb. 11, 2024, after a long, happy and eventful life. She was born on March 13, 1943, to Anne and Jim Rowe in Kalispell. She grew up as the only child of parents who owned a […]
Order – Chaos – Consciousness!!
Dear Editor, Order – Chaos – Consciousness!! I’m currently reading Jordon Peterson’s book titled “12 Rules for Life”. In reading rule #2, he dissects and contrasts the fundamental elements of Order, Chaos and Consciousness!! Being in an election year and the direction we’ve experienced over the past 7 years, I can’t help but apply […]
Is is true?
Dear Editor, Is is true? Conservative Corner columnist TJ Smith notes that representatives of both major parties approve spending without supporting the taxes necessary to pay for the spending. Voters have supported the spending by spending the largesse while resisting tax increases to pay for the increased spending. The city of Billings spent ARPA funds […]
Election Judge Training is Going On
Dear Editor, As the election year approaches.I was surprised to have an advertisement for a candidate in late July or August on Facebook. I have been getting cardboard flyers for several months now. The information is from a Political Action Committee (PAC), in fine print, not endorsed by a candidate or party. The PAC does have […]
Superintendent Sandbox: Lockwood School District by Don Christman
Prioritizing Mental Health in Schools: Nurturing a Resilient Society In recent years, the conversation around education at Lockwood Schools has expanded beyond academic excellence to encompass a crucial aspect of holistic development: mental health. Public schools, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping future generations, are increasingly prioritizing mental health initiatives to foster healthier, more resilient […]
Obituary: Don Shaules
Donald Frank Shaules “Don” died peacefully in Billings, MT at St John’s United on January 12th, 2024, at the age of 86. And that’s as formal as this is going to get. If you knew Don, you know he would say something about his life reminiscent of a John Wayne movie like, “I have tried […]
Obituary: Shirley Jean (Caldwell) Pollock
Shirley Jean (Caldwell) Pollock, formerly of Pompeys Pillar, passed away peacefully in Billings, on Jan. 9, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on Jan. 27, 1934, to Clarence and Laura (Morris) Caldwell in Billings. On June 18, 1952, in Red Lodge, Shirley married the love of her life, Leroy Gavin Pollock. They […]