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Water is the lifeblood of Montana ranching
Water is not just a resource in Montana — it is the lifeblood of ranching. It sustains our livestock, our land and…
Adventure on the high seas
Last week I found a curious email in my inbox at work with my brother’s name in the subject line followed by the words “Brigantine Romance.”
Fair concert and rodeo not worth the risk
Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo officials last week decided to cancel this year’s carnival portion of the fair “for the health of our community” and fair workers. While probably an unpopular decision with some in …
Letters to the editor Aug. 9
I love the fair. I love the shows, carnival and rodeo. But having worked at the fairgrounds for many years, I also know about the crowds. I’m sorry, but social distancing is not possible.
Preserve the America we know and love
I have been a registered nurse for over 29 years, the majority of which has been spent in the community health setting. All of my jobs during this time have involved infection control, whether that was part of orie…
Defending government property at the expense of liberty
As I read of the use of Federal officers sent to Portland against the wishes of the Governor of Oregon and the Mayor of Portland for the purpose of “protecting federal property,” I thought of these words from the D…
Fair events jeopardize health of community
We are at a significant juncture in our community as we stand approximately a month before the scheduled start of the school year. Unfortunately, the timing of…
Election mail bag Aug. 9
From the Democrats website: “Every four years, the Democratic Party puts together our party platform, the ideas and beliefs that govern our party as a whole.” Buried deep within this documents is the statement “...…
Rosendale’s plan will get Montana’s economy back on track
There’s no question that we’re facing unprecedented challenges in today’s economy. From job losses and disruptions in education, to deferred payments, business closures and even bankruptcies, it’s clear we have a l…
Election mail bag Aug. 6
Senator Steve Daines has often been critical of federal judges who “legislate from the bench,” in his words, but apparently legislating from the bench is perfectly acceptable as long as it suits his ideological goa…
This election, keep your eye on the forest
I have known Bob Brown for years, and I even ran for Lieutenant Governor with him when he ran for Governor in 2004. He is a good guy who is fun to sit and visit with. But he has one failing, which probably comes fr…
Letters to the editor Aug. 2
I am writing to offer a testimonial to the work of the Flathead Warming Center, to urge the Kalispell community to find an appropriate venue for them for the coming winter. I speak from experience: Christ Church Ep…
Bullock continues to block OPI from the table
I am optimistic for the coming school year. I would rather be talking about the positive vision for Montana education than the Governor’s vacant leadership lacking transparency. On March 3, the Governor created Mon…
Cowboy up, mask up, keep Montana open
Wearing a mask and keeping 6 feet apart from others is the best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure Montana businesses remain open during this cha…
Take part in Inter Lake’s ‘thank you’ campaign
Fraught with virus-induced angst, economic challenges and civil unrest, 2020 has exceeded expectations for all the wrong reasons. It’s been a trying year from the jump, and it’s only August.
Traveling salesmen enriched our lives
“Mom, the Rawleigh man is here,” I remember calling out to my mother every couple of months during my childhood. It was my duty to alert her of any incoming traveling salesmen — and there were several regulars — so…