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…
Winter wheat at risk for disease
Fall disease potential in winter wheat due to the warm, wet weather is expected to be on the rise. Favorable conditions for stripe rust and wheat streak mosaic virus are resurging due to the third year in a row of …
Political has-beens more open-minded
We began our service in the Montana legislature 46 years ago when political differences were as real and sharp as they are today, but when the practice of politics wasn’t as political.
Montana a leader in community foundations
Across our beloved Montana, scores of dedicated folks are working to improve the quality of life for everyone in their communities now and far into the future. We are your friends and neighbors who are the strength…
Republican party fractured despite election success
Just my own personal views after the election. These come from my rural background on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, my business career in Chicago and my spiritual beliefs.
There's no secret behind Trump's underdog victory
There is a Gospel song, written back in the 1950s by Hollywood cowboy singer Stuart Hamblen, entitled “It Is No Secret.” I met him when he came to Ronan around 1950 or 51. Without the lyrics, the title alone, comin…
Local group sharing holiday spirit
The Christmas holidays will be here soon, and most of us look forward to them with great anticipation of sharing time, meals and gifts with family and friends. There are many among us who get overwhelmed and anxiou…
Salvation Army Kettle Drive to benefit Lake County
This Christmas season, when you shop at Super One Foods, Wal-Mart, Pablo Family Foods, and Harvest Foods, you will see volunteers from the Polson, Pablo and Ronan-area churches and community organizations ringing t…
White fatality markers should not be vandalized, decorated, or stolen
As a veteran, I volunteer with the American Legion’s Highway Fatality Marker safety program.
Irrigation commissioner looks into dam license lawsuit finances
In my letter to the Leader published in late February this year, I stated that I opposed the Flathead Joint Board of Control 2016 budget adopted in February because I thought that it understated “the potential lega…
Bigfork woman believes businessman Gianforte is best candidate in governor's race
I am fully behind Greg Gianforte for governor. We sadly and urgently need to unseat current Gov. Bullock. I have talked with Gianforte several times, but feel he likely needs more truthful information on why neithe…
Man proposes task force to fight terrorism
On July 4, 2014 I submitted a close version of the following ‘letter to the editor’. It was printed in local papers. I continued submitting similar letters on the subject of defeating terrorism. Our candidates for …
Golf association extends thanks to Polson
On behalf of the Montana State Golf Association, I would like to thank the City of Polson for hosting the 2016 Men’s Mid Amateur state tournament at the Polson Bay Golf Course.
Voice of the Grizzlies signs off
While the weather has continually tried to trick us it really is August and we’re on the cusp of the opening of 2016 Grizzly football campaign.
Federal management hurts forests
It is common practice for our government to threaten curtailment of federal funding if a state fails to comply with certain of its policies. The following example shows how the entire forestry industry has been des…
Public encouraged to comment on the proposed Blacktail Road projec
From the Flathead National Forest