Opinion
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 in her an appreciation for the need of good healthcare, while her dad was a career Navy veteran, which resulted in her living in many communities across our country and overseas. Through her family activities in the valley, Pavlock is familiar with the challenges and opportunities of operating a successful agriculture business. My interactions with her, mostly during Mission V...
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...
2020 has been a year of drastic change, and like everyone else, your homegrown newspaper is adapting to new pandemic realities. Come Oct. 1, Valley Journal staff will be working entirely remotely. Yes, we’re closing our office. No, we’re not closing the newspaper. Our business phone numb...
Many do not realize that reliable green electrons are now up to 4½ cents a kilowatt hour (kWh) cheaper than fossil fuel generated electricity in most places; that LA’s municipal utility buys solar power with battery backup at 2.9 cents/kWh. This disconnect is why Vice-President Pence was mislead...
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...
Editor, Times are tough right now in so many ways, and that’s why it’s important that we elect the best people to represent us. I’m supporting Gerry Browning for the Montana House District 12 because she’s one of those leaders who will make the best decisions for Montanans. I was b...
