Having re-read Staley’s article several times, it is rife with progressive jargon for bigger government
Dear Editor, I am a small business owner and understand that to stay in business, one has to either control expense or increase prices. HOW MANY RETIREMENTS DO YOU NEED? In reading John Staley’s article, he is a retired fire fighter from Quincy, IL; retired A/Fire Chief, Billings, MT; retired Fire Chief, Thornton, CO […]
I found Chief Staley to be combative
Dear Editor, I currently serve as your Yellowstone County Commissioner, District 2 (East). While every citizen has the right to decide who to vote for, it helps to have good information in order to make informed decisions. I am writing to provide relevant information concerning the upcoming June primary contest between Mike Waters and John […]
New ladder truck on the horizon for Lockwood Fire
Originally published in the 10/12/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. LOCKWOOD — Sometime during the next two to three years the Lockwood Fire District Board must consider replacing its ladder fire truck, an expenditure that could reach almost a million dollars, said Lockwood Fire Chief John Staley during the October meeting of the board […]
Lockwood Fire credits newspaper story for tax revenue increase
Originally published in the 11/10/17 print edition of Yellowstone County News. Good news for the Lockwood Fire Department. The department will be getting an additional $54,000 added to their 2016-17 budget as a consequence of efforts of the County Treasurers Department and the Department of Revenue to determine why the district has not been getting […]
Robert Guenther resigns from Lockwood Fire Board
Originally published in the Print edition on 4/14/17. LOCKWOOD — The Lockwood Fire Board is looking for candidates to fill the position recently vacated by the resignation of Robert Guenther. Applications may be acquired at the office of county commissioners at the Yellowstone County Courthouse. A committee from the board will review the applications and […]
Lockwood Fire Announces lower ISO rating which benefits homeowners
The Lockwood Fire Department received notification from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) that the Lockwood Fire Department classification has been reduced from a 5/9 class to a 4/4Y classification. ISO is the organization that determines the response preparedness and water delivery capabilities for communities. This classification is then shared with insurance companies, so they can […]