Opinions

Look past party politics for solutions that make sense

Early last year, my wife and I had to make a court appearance in Billings over a minor fender bender. While our case was easily decided, we were last on the docket. As we sat and awaited our turn, one individual after another rose for the court and faced the prospect of jail time. Their crimes? Driving on a license that had been suspended for no reason other than a debt to that same court.

Kudos to new Supreme Court clerk, Comm. Crago

Kudos to new Supreme Court clerk, Comm. Crago

Kudos to the new clerk of the Montana Supreme Court, Bowen Greenwood, who ran a clean campaign against opponent Rex Renk and who, when it was over, congratulated Renk for also running a clean campaign (no name calling, no negative ads, no mud slinging).

In an article about Greenwood assuming the clerk job, he noted his job is nonpartisan, even though he ran as a Republican. He now represents all Montanans.

Words From Your Watershed

No matter why you own your land, you’ll likely agree that with ownership comes responsibility to protect it.

And, as many of the residents of our valley have witnessed, wild land fire has become an annual threat to our watershed community.

Even though it is winter, you’re not “out of the woods” when future wildfires are concerned.

Letter to the Editor

Demand health care for everyone

Many residents of the Stillwater Valley are weeping.

Over the holidays, a beloved mail delivery man, Phil Adams, was admitted to hospital when he could no longer struggle through his work day with the excruciating pain of Stage 4 cancer and the resulting crumbling of his pelvic bones.

Since he is a “contract” postal worker, he does not qualify for any government medical insurance and therefore he and his family are faced with financial disaster.

Sheriff says thank you for years of support

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of Stillwater County for the opportunity to serve you through the Stillwater County Sheriff / Coroner’s Office. During my 37

Letters to the Editor

New playground not friendly to special needs kids, families Having recently received a request for a donation for the Granite Peak Playground, I have concerns that I hope others share.

Christmas blessings, a prosperous new year and more politics

The Bill of Rights’ First Amendment has five liberties of which freedom of press is one. Whether placing an ad, a Save-the-Date item, a news article or sounding off with

Thanks from Columbus speech and drama team

I’d like to take a minute to thank the numerous people who made the Columbus Invitational speech and drama meet on Nov. 17 a huge success.

My assistant coach, Melissa Ranstrom, was critical to the success of the meet, as was the support of Columbus School’s administration and staff. Almost every classroom in all three schools was used in the competition.

Letter to the Editor: County Growth Plan draft should be scrapped

This letter regards the current draft of the 2018 Stillwater County Growth Plan. The Beartooth Front Coalition has been planning for the possibility of oil and gas drilling along the Beartooth Front for over five years. Because of this, we are disappointed in the current draft of the 2018 Stillwater County Growth Plan.

Letter to the Editor

Attention parents, if you have a daughter or son who is a senior attending a Still-water County high school or a home school who is planning to continue their education