Opinions

Do we need at $4.6 million library?

We have all received a brochure in the mail regarding a $25 million dollar project for our small town community. Let’s not be fooled. This $25 million is coming out of our pockets. There are approximately 9,700 people in our county in which 65 percent are over age 18.

Norton House fate on the county

All the money senselessly poured into the old hospital could have repaired the Norton House several times over. After years of neglect by the county, it is now destined for demolition. A very important part of Stillwater history will be lost.

LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOTTER

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The Columbus Police Department, Stillwater County Sheriff’s Office, Montana Highway Patrol and the state livestock inspector responded to 268 calls for service during the seven days listed below. The following is a representation of some of those calls:​

MONDAY – JULY 5

•At 1:23 a.m., a fireworks dispute in Park City was called into dispatch in which one neighbor allegedly threatened to burn another neighbor’s house down. A deputy responded, spoke with both parties and told them to leave each other alone.

Stillwater Citizens be a Sybil

Those reading this letter, this is my request. Be a Sybil Ludington for this day. Of course, if I wake tomorrow, I will make the same request.

Learn what this young 16 year-old girl accomplished the night of the famous Paul Revere ride. Today, her battle cry would be “The Socialist, Communist & Marist” have arrived to claim America.

Wake up American Patriots. America is under attack. Our Republic is worth the battle to keep.

Please think before leaving a pet in a hot car

I have a pet peeve, literally. I see people leave their dogs in their vehicles with windows rolled up. I’ve seen it almost every time I am out and about.

What is FCIP and stillwatercountyelevate about?

What is FCIP (Facilities Capital Improvement Plan)? Who is StillwaterCountyElevate.org?

Fear not, God is with us

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This is how we get through our stressful days, our times of doubt, our sleepless nights, when we allow our worries to grow until they are larger than life, when we feel so lost not even God can find us.

Do your own research on county facilities plan

In this past week’s paper, I saw that the county is actually listening to the people and have revised its plan on improving the county buildings and realized that an event center isn’t necessary.

MOB not being 100% transparent about mill impact

History is important, and it must be preserved. However, I am deeply concerned about the special election that proposes to establish the Stillwater County Museum District, which would be financed by a mill levy not to exceed 13 mills.

The levy applies to residential and agricultural property.

Have you seen the ballot? The ballot language is very misleading and misrepresents the tax impact to county landowners as it does not speak to the cost impact to agricultural land.

Our vote for the creation of a museum district is yes

If you are like me, it is always tough when someone wants to raise your taxes, or in this case a mill levy. My first reaction is pretty much a “no.” Especially when we have all witnessed how some of our taxes are spent.

We have also witnessed this last year or so, an escalation by those who want to destroy our history, to forget it, to wipe it out of our libraries, schoolbooks, and memorials. Some of these are “tipping point” periods that caused our country and communities to evolve and make a decision that “we can do better.”