You can smell them at Walmart
Dear Editor: Hmmm, let’s see what my choices are in the upcoming midterm elections. On the one hand, we have the Democrat party that is totally obstructionist in their treatment of anything dealing with President Trump, who they hate along with all his supporters, whom they call deplorables, racists, bigots, homophobes, misogynists AND liars and […]
Superintendent Sandbox – Education is a Community
by Dave Perkins The saying that it takes a village to educate a child is more than just a saying. I am going to present four different perspectives about how to approach education, three of which are faulty. My perspective of the responsibility for education has evolved over the years due to research, observation and […]
Kathleen Williams explain yourself
Dear Editor: Kathleen Williams sounds reasonable in her quest for Montana’s lone congressional seat. What could be more reasonable than letting people who are not quite Medicare age “buy into ” the Medicare program? This actually begs the question of how much should we charge these people to “buy into” this highly subsidized government program? […]
Montanans take pride in their clean air and water
Dear Editor: Politicians are elected to make decisions in the public’s best interests. Senate District 22 candidate Doug Kary’s voting record is proof he is irresponsible when it comes to the public’s best interests. In 2011, Mr. Kary voted against landowner rights; to “authorize public utilities to acquire property by eminent domain without certifying the […]
Voting absentee?
Dear Editor: On Oct. 12, Montana absentee ballots will be sent out. More and more voters have been voting absentee. It is important for the voters to have truthful information on the voting records of political candidates. How did Sen. Tester vote on these bills that are important to Montanans? Immigration (sanctuary cities).Jon Tester voted […]
A native Yellowstone Valley candidate
Dear Editor: The Billings Heights has an exciting and new choice for Senate District 22. Jennifer Merecki is a native Yellowstone Valley candidate, with strong middle-class roots and values. Merecki is doing something refreshing in this district; she is going door-to-door talking to people. Merecki is looking to discuss important values that impact the lives of […]
Voting for Sue Vinton
Dear Editor: Good things are happening in Lockwood. Sue Vinton, our current representative to House District 56, is part of the community that makes things happen. As an example, the recent High School Bond election for the Lockwood. Sue was on the Lockwood School Board and its chair when legislation was drafted about six years
Fact check everything the Left’s TV ads are telling you
Dear Editor: Gianforte or Williams – who’s best for Montana? Amid the rhetoric of this campaign, several issues are simple and worth your consideration. First, you need to fact check everything the Left’s TV ads are telling you. The idea that Washington is locked in gridlock and nothing is getting done is the media rhetoric. If […]
Let Carl write!
Dear Editor: I was reading the paper last week and I was shocked that Carl would not be writing any more of his political views. While I agree he is way overboard, I must protest. It wasn’t too long ago, when I made a big stink about Carl and his outlandish musings, that Jonathan told […]
Way to go, John!
Dear Editor: Way to go, John! I was moved by John Mahan’s article concerning Miss Hackney. A few years ago, this same matter was brought to my attention. I did make it known to a few classmates, but that’s