Letters to the Editor
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The Mansfield Way: Unwavering belief in the American people
“Before all else, the people have a right to an electoral system free of shenanigans and capable of yielding hones…
Republican women prepare for new year
The Lake County Republican Women’s Club met on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 21, to elect officers, plan 2017 events, honor a long-time member and enjoy fellowship and holiday refreshments.
Networking key to freedom, democracy
Nancy, a friend of mine recently had an inspiring opinion piece run locally. It outlined her response and her commitment after the recent presidential election. She began by saying: “I felt my values, gained over a…
Faith responsible for Greatest Generation
Did Tom Brokaw get it right when he called his and my generation the “Greatest Generation?” If he did, what makes those mid-1900s years greater than those that we are living in today? Is Brokaw suggesting that our …
Documentation key to protecting water rights
Many property owners have U.S. government documents stating that “water rights” came with land purchased in early 1900s. Some documents were signed by the president of the United States.
Legal fees draining irrigation board budget
Recently the Flathead Joint Board of Control held a meeting and presented the 2016 actual budget and proposed 2017 budget. In 2016 the actual assessment revenue collected from the irrigators for administration purp…
Christmas season cause for celebration
Winter has arrived. Christmas is around the corner. From our hillside home, we can see Christmas lights appearing across the landscape below and across the lake the lights of Polson shimmer a welcome to travelers d…
History of Electoral College long, complicated
I have never really understood the Electoral College (EC). Recently a friend and I were talking about people who are apparently trying to convince electors to the EC not to vote for President-elect Donald Trump, an…
St. Ignatius Elementary focusing on basics
Two critical elements of education have been on my mind lately: attendance and behavior. Both of these in action form can be positive or negative. Both of these can have immediate positive or negative consequences.…
Identifying destructive rodents
Throughout Lake County many landowners are reporting damage to range, pasture and lawns by rodents of various types. Conditions have been favorable to the increase in populations of voles, pocket gophers and Columb…
Trump to be judged by facts not fiction
Now that we have President-elect Trump awaiting inauguration, we are now trying to separate fact from fiction. Fiction got him elected and facts will now land on his oval office desk starting in late January 2017.
Zinke focused on healthcare
Too often healthcare gets wrapped up in political debate while forgetting the actual needs of people. The reality is that there are people hurting and they deserve help. My family and I know this all too well. Just…
Healthy ways to attract wildlife
Most landowners interested in management like the idea of having wildlife around their homes. Backyard wildlife usually includes small mammals, as well as a great many birds. Artificially feeding large mammals, suc…
Letter to Trump: Don't scuttle Paris climate change agreement
Perhaps we can help you bring us together on the most important issue facing humankind. More than 97 percent of climate scientists have given you a flying start. They’ve proven that global warming is real, and we a…
Peaceful transfer of power vital to America's future
The following paragraph spoke volumes to me. See what you think.
Polson celebrating season of light
Nothing gives more sparkle and festivity to the Christmas season than the outdoor lighting displays of bright, colorful outdoor lights on homes, businesses and churches. With shorter days and longer nighttime hours…