Opinion
Editor, I am writing in response to a letter published Oct. 14 by Dayna McClure regarding the Drain the Swamp, Vote Republican sign. McClure is confused and he is also mistaken. The sign has nothing to do with Super One Foods. It is on Scenic Lane with approval from all of the Scenic Lane residents. The reference “drain the swamp” is aimed at decades of political corruption and political operatives, many of whom have even been exposed in recent days/weeks. Pay-to-play, blackmail and extortion, sedition, treason, weaponizing federal institutions (IRS, FBI, courts, etc.) and fomenting war are just some examples. To learn the facts of such corr...
When it comes to driving, I’ve always allowed my husband to take control of the wheel. Sitting in the passenger seat is so much easier than differentiating the brake from the gas pedal or driving between the lines, so I figure I’ve gotten the better end of that deal. But with driving comes the ot...
In my recent tenure as Chair of the Flathead Basin Commission, I wrote several opinion pieces raising concerns about Steve Bullock’s administration. I have a public record of criticizing Bullock. Yet, I am writing today to urge you to vote for the governor, and send Senator Daines packing. Here’s...
The drive from Big Sandy to Great Falls is awfully familiar to our family. Jon drives those 70-some miles twice a week as he travels between our farm and the Senate. Often we drive together — for farm parts, haircuts, you name it. The drive is second nature. But lately, it has taken on a new meaning. ...
Editor, Dan Salomon, candidate for re-election to the Montana State Senate in SD47, continues to serve the people of his district and the State of Montana with distinction. He has served as chairman of the Senate Education Committee, vice-chair of the House Business and Labor Committee, vice-chair of the ...
Editor, In the 10/14/20 issue of the Valley Journal there was a letter to the editor from Dayna McClure about a “Drain the Swamp” sign. The writer claimed this sign was on Super 1 Foods property, that is not correct just as it was not correct in 2016. This sign, although close to one of our en...
Editor, The Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department and QRU would like to thank everyone who contributed prizes and goods, purchased raffle tickets and gave of their time and energy to help make Dayton Daze another huge success. Although the number of event-goers was down due to COVID-19, those who did a...
Editor, I know Gerry Browning, Democratic candidate for House District 12, as a friend, business owner, fellow community volunteer and P.E.O. sister. Browning volunteers to serve as treasurer for committees and organizations. She is fiscally tough. The questions come fast if proper paperwork is not submit...
Editor, To the shady political groups who are falsely claiming Governor Bullock is anything other than a strong ally to our law enforcement – you clearly haven’t been doing your research. Bullock has even publicly said that he does not support defunding the police multiple times. Dirt...
Editor, I am encouraged to see Gerry Browning running for the state legislature to represent Polson and Lake County. It will be refreshing to have an honest, hard-working citizen without an agenda working for key issues such as healthcare, Medicare coverage, public lands and, of course, public educa...
