Opinion

I remember a book from early childhood written by Charles Schulz. It was titled, “Happiness Is” and it caused quite a stir amongst the preschool crowd (and beyond). For good reason. Its message was simple, meaningful, ageless, and timeless. So timeless, in fact, that its simple idea remains meaningful and ageless to this day. Happiness is… everywhere. It is all around us. It is ours for the finding and the taking. It is where each of us chooses to see it. Schulz’s book started with “Happiness is a warm puppy,” and it is in that vein where I’ll start. Happiness is: Puppy breath. A new and empty garbage can liner, that someone other than ...

Editor, I just voted in the 2022 state primary, like many civic-minded Montanans. I was utterly dismayed to learn that my “write-in” section of the ballot doesn’t count. I filled in all my choices on my ballot. When it came to the “write-in” section, I chose to write-in ca...

Editor, America has an emergency: a nationwide shortage of baby formula. The U.S. Congress voted on a bill to address it by boosting inspections of foreign and domestic suppliers of infant formula to increase the supply, so that in U.S. grocery stores parents can be assured that what they buy to feed thei...

Editor, I read where Clarence Thomas voiced his opinion that public trust in the Supreme Court has become voided because of the recent proposed decision to curtail or end the right to a woman’s abortion choice. Not true. It began several years ago when the Senate took control of appointments and mad...

Editor, If you want to see the real facts concerning Renewable Energy, you need to watch this five minute video. Just do a search with the words “How Much Energy Will the World Need?” A few sites will come up with the link to watch this short video. This is the best explanation of our situatio...

Editor, Steve Stanley has my vote for County Commissioner. In the short time Steve has been in the commissioner’s office, he has worked diligently and successfully to improve the lives of all the citizens of Lake County. His work on the living conditions in our county jail has substantially improved...

One of us is a Republican legislator representing rural Gallatin County. The other is a Democratic legislator representing the city of Missoula. Despite our political differences, we are committed to taking action to end the crisis at the Montana State Psychiatric Hospital at Warm Springs. The State Hospital...

Driving through Polson, I am reminded of all the times in high school when I was told how devastating the drug issue was in our town. Naturally, I used to think these drugs were the cause of the ubiquitous poverty within our community. However, I cannot help but think this causal relationship is reversed. ...

Editor, The Polson City Commission has decided to proceed with consideration of extending the city water system to service a new casino near the airport with a suggestion that sewer service will also become available when requested. I have lived in Polson for 41 years with several decades serving as th...

Editor, Just because there is a law that tells us abortion is okay, there is God’s law that says it is morally wrong. It grieves our Lord when one of His babies is taken away. God has a destiny for that child. Why should there be any unwanted pregnancies? We have clinics everywhere giving out bir...