Letters
Editor, I wrote to Senator Daines. I wrote to Congressman Greg Gianforte. I asked both to make a public statement rebuking President Trump for disparaging the US Armed Forces, calling soldiers losers, calling prisoners of war dummies. I did not hear back from Senator Daines. Neither did Governor Bullock who made the same request. Greg Gianforte’s response to me was that “… the president’s communication style may rub some folks the wrong way ... ” What’s he talking about? This has nothing to do with style. Gianforte’s response included nothing about honoring the military. I will not vote for candidates who won’t call out the ...
Editor, I retired a few years ago following a 45-year career in retail and moved to Polson, Montana, from the Chicago area. I have noticed how folks here tend to keep their politics to themselves, for the most part, which is understandable with the intense divide we find ourselves in today. While companie...
Editor, On behalf of the teachers and families of special needs preschoolers here in Polson, a big “thank you” to the Greater Polson Community Foundation for their recent grant. This foundation continues to annually assist so many local organizations and non-profits in the community. Specifica...
Editor, We are fortunate to have Lisa Pavlock running for House District 93 in Montana’s House of Representatives. Pavlock brings many skills to the position including that of an educator, soccer coach, small business owner and mother of a teenage girl. Her mother was a life-long nurse who instilled...
Editor, Democratic leadership has meant the nation burns. Nationally, radical groups have initiated violent actions to achieve political goals, and an effort to defund the police has accompanied anarchy. In Kathleen Williams, we see but another Democrat opportunist seeking to pour gasoline on the flames &...
Editor, Gerry Browning is running for the office of Representative of House District 12 in the upcoming election. I got to know Browning as a small business owner of Vine and Tap in Polson. Walking in the door, I often heard her peals of laughter and warm greetings. Browning has been involved in ...
Editor, I am stunned by the lack of respect and knowledge that some are writing about our esteemed president. Firstly, the day after Donald J. Trump was elected the stock market went up, unprecedented in my voting lifetime. He brought back manufacturing jobs to America. Trump referenced...
Editor, For all the love, kindness and support the community has shown us, we are so thankful and it will always be remembered. The food, cards and the people who stopped by the Todd residence were heartfelt and appreciated. We also want to give a special thank you to people like the Darryl Cook fam...
Editor, Lake County residents will have a dependable friend and strong advocate in Helena with the election of Lisa Pavlock, candidate for House District 93. She will fight tirelessly for issues vital to our communities and families. Pavlock is a longtime educator who is committed to ensur...
Editor, Fake news and blatant lie: President Trump has confiscated mail-drop boxes to obstruct mail-in voting. The facts: after an independent search, the United States Postal Service Board of Governors hired Louis De Joy as postmaster general, based on his experience and management expertise, to implemen...
