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Disclosure brings transparency – I spoke in favor of Senate bill 284 – disclosure of Legislator’s health benefits. The Senate passed it with only three “no” votes. I’d also like to state that when I became your senator on that exciting day in January, I declined all health...
Editor, Recently I received a request for contribution to Paralyzed Veterans of America. Having learned to question the status, or how legitimate a charitable organization might be, I checked a publication called AIP (American Institute of Philanthropy) at our library. Guess what? They have an F rating, m...
Editor, My company West|280, Inc. recently setup our manufacturing, assembly and order fulfillment in Manhattan, Mont. We design and manufacture the West|280 iOpener, a protective case for the Apple iPhone with a companion app called BevConX. I received a message from one of my MSU alumni who filled me in o...
Editor, On Friday the 18th of March, the Cheerful Heart support group spoke at the monthly potluck of the Big Arm Association. This group meets weekly to provide support, both physical and emotional, to cancer patients. The word cheerful really sums up the feeling you get when listening to them describe how...
Editor, How many warnings do we need before Congress and the Administration awaken to the critical need to develop our own energy needs and stop depending upon oil from the unstable parts of the world? It is time for every American to push for action in the development of our domestic oil. Drilling shoul...
Judge C. B. McNeil dealt with the following cases on March 16: Richard Allen Downing, III , 19, Arlee, received a six year deferred sentence. As part of the plea agreement, Downing pleaded guilty to theft, a felony, and fleeing from or eluding a peace officer, a misdemeanor. According to court document...
Editor, I also read Art Walgren’s letter of two weeks ago, but unlike Beth Bartholome, did not view it as a blanket criticism of law enforcement in the state. It appeared to me that Art had seen enough irregularities to concern him, and was challenging his colleagues to a higher standard of conduct....
Editor, The Valley View Women’s Club would like to give a huge thank you to everyone who donated to our rummage sale and all the wonderful people who came out and purchased items and had lunch. Your support makes it possible for us to do improvements on our clubhouse. Thank You very much. Kelly ...
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following case during the week March 11 through March 17: Brian Andrew Wooden , 42, pleaded not guilty to an amended plea of operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08% BAC or greater, first offense. Wooden was found guilty, fined $400 plu...
POLSON – Marilyn Joan Burrowes, 82, of Polson, passed away on March 12 at The Pines in Polson. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Wendell; a daughter, Linda (David) Weaver; a son, James (Laura) Burrowes, all of Polson; six grandchildren, Kristina (Mike) Landfried of Spokane, Wash., Malena W...
