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Editor, Polls show that an overwhelming number of U.S. and Montana citizens oppose the recent Supreme Court decision granting corporate personhood. This decision, which allows unlimited and mostly unaccountable contributions to political campaigns, was also judged by the Montana Supreme Court as going con...
Editor, The controversy continues over the GPCF $100,000 grant award from the Orton Family Foundation (headquartered in Chicago, the land of questionable politics). One side paints it as a true victory, a reward from the Horn of Plenty won through hard work and simple, honest intentions. The other side be...
RONAN —Helen Joyce Teigen, 62, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012. She was born August 1, 1949 near Eureka, Mont. to Oswald Sophus and Dorothy Pearl (Wilson) Teigen. Helen graduated from Ronan High School in 1967. Helen is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Gene “Swede.” ...
ST. IGNATIUS – Robert Edgel Sigler, 83, passed away March 26, 2012. He was born November 16, 1928 in Anaconda to John and Cecilia (Schmidt) Sigler. A member of Mission Valley Honor Guard, he served proudly in the Army in WWII. Bob is preceded in death by his son Robert George Hodgson, and brot...
The Class C All-State basketball roster was announced last week following a vote by league coaches. From Charlo, senior Kinley Pope made the girls’ All-State team for the third year in a row. The boys’ team included District 14-C standouts Dillon Delaney, a senior from Charlo, and Arlee’...
Thomas Jefferson said this about free public education, “(My goal is to) provide an education adapted to the years, to the capacity, and the condition of everyone and directed to their freedom and happiness.” But right now, 18 percent of Montana high school students aren’t reaching that ...
Editor, Many thanks to all who made the Helping Hands Concert an event so very much appreciated. Thanks to event planners, music directors, meal planners and the many voices of every age gathered as one body. We who sat, entrenched in the music of praise, are blessed by the many God-given talents so genero...
Editor, In the Sgt. Bales murder trial, which may not even begin for another two years, it is my hope that his defense will broaden its reach to include the effects of our aggressive military training upon the minds of young people. And with the average citizen, just look at the Florida gun laws, which are...
Editor, I have just returned from a program provided by a host of musical groups and the Knights of Columbus in support of Helping Hands. It was a beautiful and inspirational happening. Last Thursday, the residents of St. Joseph’s Assisted Living Center were delighted to share more than an hour&rsquo...
Editor, In Vickie Hitchcock’s letter titled “Pro-life or pro-death?” she correctly points out that there are many societal issues that lead to a woman’s decision to seek an abortion, including lack of personal responsibility, financial problems, etc. The contributing factors that le...
