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America’s Holocaust happening now

Editor, I have just listened to a most eloquent pro-life speech delivered at the Holocaust Museum. President Obama spoke with seeming sincerity of the value of all life and expressed his hope that all human life will continue to be defended in our society. He praised the leaders of the times of the Hol...

Consider Mowbray for SD 6

Editor, The primary election is fast approaching on June 5. I‘m supporting and voting for Sen. Carmine Mowbray to enable her to continue to serve us in the Montana State Senate. I know she would appreciate your consideration and vote also. I have known Sen. Mowbray for almost 10 years through Lak...

Free introductory counseling really helps

Editor, Do you ever wonder what is holding you back? If you found out what it was, would you want to handle it? Well, I never understood what it was that caused me to make bad decisions, or say hurtful things, or even neglect my responsibilities. Your reactive mind stores lots of useless data and regurgit...

Miller best pick for governor

Editor, Sorry to say, I am a bit pessimistic about our federal government regardless of who will be elected to Washington, D.C. in November. That is why I am placing all my hope in Montana, and it begins now with the primary on June 5. Seven GOP candidates seeking nomination have crowded the field, but on...

County making strides in recycling program

There are few electronics that will not be accepted at the annual E-Waste recycling day coming later this month at the Lake County transfer station. But while Solid Waste District program manager Mark Nelson saw a large increase in the amount received a year ago from the program’s inaugural effort, ...

Election integrity at stake

Our current U.S. Attorney General is attacking states’ attempts to protect the integrity of their elections. I support a Montana approach to retain election integrity. Montana should stand up for its right to determine its own voter laws, not come under the Washington, D.C., thumb of Attorney General E...

Fisheries need protection, not meddling

This letter was mailed to Tom McDonald, manager of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Fish, Wildlife, Recreation and Conservation Program, for the comment period on gill-netting. Please take the time and send your views. We are the stewards of our lake quality and fisheries for future generat...

Lake County District Court news for Apr. 25, 2012

Judge C.B. McNeil dealt with the following cases Wednesday, April 18: Arnold McDonald , 53, St. Ignatius, was sentenced to the Lake County Jail for six months, all suspended but five days, for the amended offense of partner or family member assault, a misdemeanor, and to the Department of Corrections for ...

Lake County Justice Court news for Apr. 25, 2012

Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases April 13-19: Mary E. Frostad-Watt , 36, pleaded not guilty to the amended offense of reckless driving, first offense. She was found guilty, sentenced to 90 days in jail, all suspended, and fined $300 plus $35 in court costs. Michael L. Whi...

David Theodore Werdin

POLSON — David Theodore Werdin, 69, a retired educator, teacher, and elementary principal, of Lewistown, died April 16, 2012, at a local hospital, after a long battle with cancer.  A memorial service was held Saturday, April 21, at the First Christian Church, in Lewistown and another will be he...


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