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Editor, On March 24th I lost my beloved miniature Schnauzer to an unknown source of antifreeze. She would have been 8 on April 16. She was such a loveable and playful dog and loved to stand on her hind legs. She had been a faithful companion through the long terminal illness of my late husband. She can...
Editor, With the upcoming Polson School Board elections approaching, I have a few things to take into consideration as you vote: without cause, it’s the law, we don’t have to tell anyone “why.” Thank you for your consideration and time. Chris McDonald Polson
Editor, The Friends of the Ronan City Library would like to thank everyone involved in making our first chair auction such a wonderful success. The evening was filled with great music, good food, and truly unique art items. The support for the Friends and our city library was heart warming. We are very gr...
Editor, Just finished reading and catching up on the old and new news from all the VJ issues since January. Being out of the area certainly has its draw backs. Several changes make for a very easy read. I appreciate the new format of the calendar listings. Thanks for that feature. I do however long for a ...
Editor, Permaculture is coming to Montana, and these professionals will be at the Inland Northwest Permaculture Conference, Nov. 4-6, Spokane, Wash. Please come with as many friends, colleagues, and neighbors as you can and share/bring home wisdom to your area, and communities. This is of utmost importanc...
Editor, Area VI RSVP Volunteer Center would like to thank the Ronan School District for allowing us to participate in their Kindergarten Roundup. We were able to get many students registered for free kits. If you want more information, call 883-7284. Maxine Garcia RSVP Volunteer Coordin...
Hope you had a great Easter. I enjoyed the time with my three-year-old granddaughter. It’s good to be with family and friends, especially since I was disappointed that we were not finished in Helena before Easter. I was too optimistic last week, hoping we’d be finished that early. We will stil...
Perhaps you recall the Old Testament story in which two women approached Solomon with one baby, each claiming the baby to be hers. Solomon suggested he draw a sword with which to split the baby in two, knowing the natural mother would forfeit the baby to the other to save its life. I hope you will indulge...
Last week was a short one in Helena as we recessed on Wednesday. The budget was put into the Governor’s hands and he had until this past Saturday to veto, amendatory veto or accept it. The Speaker of the House, the Senate President and the Governor did come to some agreements last Friday. There will be...
ST. IGNATIUS – Emma Jean Rouillier, 80, passed away Sunday evening at Millpond in St. Ignatius. Arrangements are pending with Foster Funeral Home.
