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Editor, It occurred to me today how weak our faith has become. I have a brother lives in Ragley, La., lived there a good while. This last year he had an aneurysm, has been a medical nightmare, in a coma 45 days, survived, in and out of hospitals and nursing homes, always coming back from death. He has bee...
Editor, We would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their support of the Liberty-Dupuis benefit that took place last Saturday evening at Salish Kootenai College. The event was a success thanks to the donations of community businesses, local artists, craftsmen, bakers, area schools, vol...
Editor, The Ronan Pablo School District #30 would like to thank the local businesses and media for helping us get the word out for the Kindergarten Round Up and Child Find screenings event. All were a big help in getting one of the largest pre-enrollments for kindergarten and preschool in many years. We wou...
Editor, A person reading the Montana statute (MCA 7-33-2105, Powers and Duties of Trustees) would conclude that the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees does not have the authority to impose "crash fees" when the fire department responds to a traffic accident. When the board was asked if they had ev...
Editor, Here are some highlights from The Policy Institute report of March 11, entitled "Profiles in Hypocrisy." The title seems apropos when we consider the following information. As a result of the recent election cycle, the electorate made their mandate clear that they wanted their legislators to go ...
By now you’ve seen or heard of last week’s veto “branding” on Montana’s Capitol steps. I stood with several other Republican legislators in an upstairs window and watched the whole spectacle. None of us wanted to add to the crowd. We didn’t want to appear on television wit...
Editor, If you or I lie to a federal official, it is a felony and we could go to prison. So, whatever happened to Rafid Ahmed Alwah al-Janabi, aka “Curveball” to the CIA? You remember him as the Iraqi informant who lied to our government officials at the highest level about Iraq, under Sadda...
Editor, This is a letter to Montana Senators, Gov. Schweitzer and U.S. Senators Baucus and Tester. Please get the wolf population under control in Montana by voting for a bill that allows legal hunts in Montana. Federal and state legislation is needed. I do not believe that the entire populations of wolve...
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases April 1-7: Heide R. Jelley , 22, pleaded guilty to operating without liability insurance in effect, third or subsequent offense. She was found guilty, sentenced to 180 days in jail with 160 suspended, and fined $500 plus $35 in court costs. If ...
Judge A. Doug Olson dealt with the following cases March 26 - April 8: Whitney Sue Mills , 40, pleaded not guilty to an amended offense of reckless driving, first offense. She was found guilty, sentenced to 10 days in jail with all suspended, and fined $300 plus $35 in court costs. Natasha E. Lozeau , 18...
