FINANCIAL FOCUS Business Owners: More Help on the Way

If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably gone through a range of emotions recently. A few weeks ago, as part of the $2 trillion CARES Act, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was launched to provide $349 billion to help small businesses keep their workers and stay afloat. Your expectations may have risen. But that money […]
Roundabouts are un-American! Your Fancy Education Does Not Know Better
Dear Editor, So, who’s the doofus that decided we needed another roundout aka roundabout on Highway 312? Probably the same doofus from MDT that told my wife they know what’s best for us.
Is Not Covering Gossip a Shortcoming for YCN?
Dear Editor, In this time of being anti social, reading old books which were fact checked and proof read may be helpful. Found a 1930,s book written by O. Hallesby of Oslo Norway, I found a few things I would to quote.
Hunting by helicopter?
Dear Editor, I believe hunters in Montana know that it is illegal to use an aircraft to hunt game animals. Actually it is also illegal to use an aircraft to locate such animals.
Obituary: Earlene Drake

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, & above all, Sister passed away quietly on May 11, 2020 at the Billings Clinic Hospital. Earlene was born in Sheridan, WY on April 9, 1932 to Therone and Dorothy Bartlett. She graduated from Billings Senior High on May 31, 1950. Earlene served as the County Welfare Director of Custer, Powder […]
Obituary: Daniel Scott Kautz

Surrounded by his loving family, Daniel Kautz joined his son Kurt “Cubby” Kautz in heaven on April 21st, 2020. Dan was born August 12th1954 to Margaret (Alles) and James Kautz joining his sisters Bonnie, Susan, and brother Jim. The family resided in Worden, MT. Dad was baptized and confirmed at the Bethlehem Congregational Church in […]
Obituary: Dianne V. Parshall

Dianne Valerie Koppelman Parshall, 57, passed away peacefully at Laurel Health and Rehabilitation Center on May 1, 2020. A private family service will be held in Montana this summer.
MetraPark Rally Intentionally Misconstrued
Dear Editor, On April 20, the Billings Gazette published what I believe is an intentionally misleading front page story concerning a prayer event on MetraPark property. The story and headline were intended to make the reader believe the event, and the participants, violated the law.
Voting and Driving
Dear Editor, Voting and driving can be the same, On multi lane roads with intersections or roundabouts you need to be in the proper lane or you will be going in the wrong direction.
Obituary: Virginia “Ginny” Phyllis Blake Walker

Virginia “Ginny” Phyllis Blake Walker died peacefully at her home in Fullerton, California, on April 12, 2020. A private family service will be held in Montana in June.